The 'Peshwa' who was also known as 'Nana Saheb' was: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Peshwa' who was also known as 'Nana Saheb' was:
A. Madhav Rao
B. Baji Rao I
C. Balaji Baji Rao
D. Balaji Vishwanath
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Balaji Baji Rao was popularly called Nana Saheb.

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Practice More Medieval History of India Questions

Question #1
The stunning Meenakshi Amman Temple at Madurai, renowned for its massive, vividly painted gateway towers (Gopurams), reached its current architectural form under the patronage of:
A. The early Pandyas
B. The Rashtrakutas
C. The Nayakas of Madurai
D. The Cholas

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
While originally a Pandya temple, it was vastly expanded and rebuilt in the 16th and 17th centuries by the Nayaka rulers, especially Tirumalai Nayak.

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Question #2
Which of the following was a fortified port city of the Vijayanagara empire?
A. All of the above
B. Bhatkal
C. Honavar
D. Mangalore

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Vijayanagara controlled several coastal ports including Mangalore, Honavar, Bhatkal, and others for trade.

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Question #3
The landmark Second Battle of Panipat (1556) was fought between the young Mughal king Akbar (under Bairam Khan) and which north Indian ruler?
A. Rana Sanga
B. Sikandar Shah Suri
C. Sher Shah Suri
D. Hemu Vikramaditya

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Second Battle of Panipat was fought on November 5, 1556, between the forces of Akbar and Hemu, the military general and minister of the Sur Empire who had claimed the throne at Delhi.

This question belongs to: History GK Medieval History of India