Who was the Peshwa during the peak of Maratha power?
- Balaji Vishwanath
- Bajirao I
- Nana Saheb
- Madhavrao I
Answer: Bajirao I
Bajirao I (1720-1740) served as Peshwa under Chhatrapati Shahu. He expanded Maratha territory from Malwa to Delhi through brilliant military campaigns, earning the title 'Thorale Bajirao' (the great). [[30]]