A Peshwa (पेशवे) is the titular equivalent of a modern Prime Minister. Maratha ruler Shivaji created the Peshwa designation in order to more effectively delegate administrative duties during the growth of the Maratha Empire. The Peshwas were all ministers who initially started as the chief executives to the king. Prior to 1749, Peshwas h...
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the office of chief minister among the Marth people of India. The peshwa, also known as the mukhya pradhan, originally headed the advisory council ... [5 related articles]
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