Which Maratha Peshwa prime minister to Chattrapati Shahu laid the ceremonial foundation of his ...........

Maharashtra History

Which Maratha Peshwa, prime minister to Chattrapati Shahu, laid the ceremonial foundation of his own residence on Saturday, 10 January 1730?

Madhav Rao I

Balaji Baji Rao

Baji Rao II

Balaji Vishwanath

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Explanation:

Peshwa Baji Rao I, prime minister to Chattrapati Shahu, laid the ceremonial foundation of his own residence on Saturday, 10 January 1730. It was named Shaniwarwada from the Marathi words Shaniwar (Saturday) and Wada (a general term for any residence complex). Teak was imported from the jungles of Junnar, stone was brought from the nearby quarries of Chinchwad, and Lime (mineral) was brought from the lime-belts of Jejuri.