Which Peshwa signed the treaty of Bassein with the East India Company?

Correct answer: Baji Rao

Explanation: The correct answer is C. Baji Rao (Baji Rao II). The Treaty of Bassein was signed on 31 December 1802 between Peshwa Baji Rao II and the British East India Company. This treaty was a turning point in Indian history, as it marked the beginning of British political dominance over the Maratha Empire. According to the treaty, Baji Rao II agreed to accept the subsidiary alliance system, allowing the British to station a military force in his territory and cede territory for its maintenance. In return, the British helped him regain his position in Pune after he was defeated by the Holkar faction.