Multiple choice

With reference to Maratha Peshwas, consider the following statements-

  1. Balaji Vishwanath helped Saiyid brothers in overthrowing Farrukh Siyar, the Mughul Empire.
  2. During the tenure of Nana Saheb, Bengal Nawab ceded Orissaa to Marathas.
  3. The Valley of Kashmir was ruled by the Ujjain Empire in the later part of the 6th century.

Which of these statements is/are correct?

  1. 1 and 2

  2. 1 and 3

  3. 1, 2 and 3

  4. 2 only

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Explanation

Statement 1 is correct as Balaji Vishwanath helped the Saiyid brothers depose Farrukhsiyar. Statement 2 is incorrect because Orissa was ceded by the Bhonsles of Nagpur or respective Nawabs, but not during Nana Saheb's tenure in this context. Statement 3 is factually inaccurate regarding the Ujjain Empire in the 6th century.

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