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Who was the adopted son of Peshwa Baji Rao II who was refused pension by East India Company?

Who was the adopted son of Peshwa Baji Rao II who was refused pension by East India Company? Correct Answer Nana Saheb

The correct answer is option (2) i.e. Nana Saheb.

  • He was born as Dhondu Pant in 19th May 1824, to Ganga Bai and Narayan Bhat. His father was a court official in Peshwa's court.
  • Because of the Doctrine of lapse, he was not provided pension, Doctrine of lapse was introduced by Lord Dalhousie.
  • Nana Saheb was one of the leader from Kanpur in the revolt of 1857, the first war of independence.
  • Other leaders from Kanpur were Tantia Tope and Azimullah, and they were suppressed by Campbell and Havelock.
  • Lord Dalhousie was the Governor-General of India he laid down first railway line in India.

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