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What was the role of peshwas in Maratha confederacy |
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Answer» Peshwas were the loyal ministers of Marathas state who were APPOINTED to assist the king in different administrative as well as political affairs. Among seven Peshwas, Balaji Rao I was the ablest Peshwas and rest were very weak.Balaji VISHWANATH - (AD 1713 to 1721) - He was appointed as a Peshwa (Prime Minister) by Sahuji in 1713 to assist a young Shahu for consolidation of the EMPIRE. He raise the Marathas empire into ZENITH POINTS after winning over all most all the sardar to the side of Shahu. He made the post very important as well as hereditary.Explanation: I hope this helps you |
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