Nana Sahib, a rebel at Kanpur was the son of which of the following Peshwas?
Baji Rao l
Balaji Baji Rao
Baji Rao ll
Balaji Vishwanath
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Nana Sahib, a rebel at Kanpur, was the son of Baji Rao II.
Explanation:
Nana Sahib, also known as Dhondu Pant, was the adopted son of the Maratha Peshwa Baji Rao II. Baji Rao II was the last Peshwa of the Maratha Empire, who ruled from 1796 to 1818. After the defeat of the Marathas in the Third Anglo-Maratha War, Baji Rao II was exiled to Bithoor near Kanpur. Nana Sahib was adopted by Baji Rao II and thus became his heir. During the Indian Rebellion of 1857, Nana Sahib played a significant role as one of the prominent leaders, especially in the region of Kanpur. His association with Baji Rao II and the grievances arising from the British refusal to recognize his claims to the Peshwa's pension significantly influenced his participation in the rebellion.