History · Maratha Empire

How did Balaji Viswanath primarily contribute to securing the final victory and consolidation of Chhatrapati Shahu's throne during the Maratha civil war?

Verified Solution4 OptionsUpdated: October 2026👁️1 View

1By conquering the entire Konkan region from the Siddis of Janjira.
2By defeating Tarabai in a decisive battle at Satara single-handedly.
3By diplomatically winning over most of the influential Maratha Sardars to Shahu's side.✓
4By forming a direct military alliance with the Portuguese forces.

Correct answer

By diplomatically winning over most of the influential Maratha Sardars to Shahu's side.

Save this question and verified answer as a clean study sheet with live clickable link.

👥

Challenge your peer aspirants on WhatsApp or Telegram to solve this question!

Online Test Series

Practice full-length mock tests with real exam timers, instant score analysis, and all-India ranking.

Chapter Practice

Want more practice questions on Maratha Empire?

Solve complete topic-wise tests with detailed solutions on GkGet.

Recommended practice questions in History · Maratha Empire

Mahatma Gandhi's last fast unto death in 1948 was primarily against which of the following?

What was the primary meaning of 'Swaraj' as popularized by Mahatma Gandhi during India's independence movement?

What was one major impact of India’s independence on its economy?

Related Practice Questions