Which of the following is are true in context of Maratha rulers during the eighteenth century India ...........

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Which of the following is/are true in context of Maratha rulers during the eighteenth century India?

1. Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath helped Saiyyid brothers in overthrowing Muhammad Shah Rangila.

2. Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath allowed Maratha sardars to collect Chauth and Sardesmukhi and keep the greater part of it to themselves.

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1 only

2 only

All of the above

None of the above

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Explanation:

First statement is incorrect. Relations between Farrukh-siyar and the Sayyid brothers were, however, never cordial, and each continued to plot against the other. It was this plotting and counter-plotting that led Sayyid Hussain Ali to open negotiations with Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath Bhat.
Second statement is correct. Balaji Vishwanath established a complicated system in which Maratha Sardars were assigned separate areas to collect Chauth and Sardeshmukhi and then this was distributed between the King and Sardars (allowed to keep greater share for their expenses).