Who was the first 'Peshwa'? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Who was the first 'Peshwa'?
A. Moropant Pingle
B. Balaji Vishwanath
C. Baji Rao I
D. Balaji Baji Rao
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Balaji Vishwanath was the first Peshwa to hold the title, though the term existed earlier.
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Question #1
The monumental work 'Akbarnama' written by Abul Fazl is famously divided into three volumes. The third and final volume is known as:
A. Muntakhab-ul-Tawarikh
B. Ruqqaat-i-Akbari
C. Tuzuk-i-Akbari
D. Ain-i-Akbari
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The 'Ain-i-Akbari' is the third volume of the Akbarnama. It functions as a massive statistical and administrative gazetteer, detailing the empire's geography, economy, and court regulations.
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Question #2
The Persian translation of the classic collection of stories 'Panchatantra' executed under Akbar's royal patronage was titled:
A. Safinat-ul-Auliya
B. Anvar-i-Suheyli
C. Razmnama
D. Hamzanama
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Panchatantra was translated into Persian by Abul Fazl under the elegant title 'Anvar-i-Suheyli' (The Lights of Canopus).
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Question #3
Which Mughal emperor wrote 'Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri'?
A. Babur
B. Jahangir
C. Shah Jahan
D. Akbar
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Jahangir's memoirs provide insights into his reign.
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