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Question
Answer the following questions briefly:
The second phase of Maratha's history was a period of dominance of the Peshwa. In this context answer the following questions:
Discuss the achievements of
- Baji Rao I and
- Balaji Baji Rao.
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Solution
- Baji Rao, I was a military genius. Under his bold and dynamic leadership, the Maratha kingdom was transformed into the Maratha empire after a series of brilliant campaigns against the Mughals and other rivals.
- Balaji Baji Rao followed the policy of expansion. During his reign, the Maratha empire reached the heights of its power and glory. In the north, the Marathas became the power behind the Mughal throne.
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