18.Which among the following is/ are correct about the consequences of the battle of Bhopal? 1. The Peshwas established an independent Maratha empire in the north for the first time 2. The Nizam gave Rs. 50 lakhs as a war indemnity 3. Nizam accepted the supremacy of Peshwa over the territory from the Narmada to Chambal Choose the correct option from the codes given below : [A] 1 only [B] 1 & 3 [C] 2 & 3 [D] 1, 2 & 3 Show Answer
Answer: [D] 1, 2 & 3 Notes: The battle of Bhopal was started in 1737 between Maratha and Nizam. Nizam was defeated in this battle and signed a treaty with the Peshwa. The Peshwas succeeded to establish an independent Maratha empire in the north for the first time. The Nizam gave Rs. 50 lakhs as a war indemnity and accepted the supremacy of Peshwa over the territory from the Narmada to Chambal.