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3 days ago · The Peshwa was the titular equivalent of a modern Prime Minister. Shivaji created the Peshwa designation in order to more effectively delegate administrative duties during the growth of the Maratha Kingdom. Prior to 1749, the Peshwas held office for 8–9 years and controlled the Maratha Army.
4 days ago · 4. Nana Sahib – Leader of Kanpur. Nana Sahib was one of the prominent leaders of the 1857 rebellion. Born as Dhondu Pant, he was the adopted son of the last Peshwa of the Maratha Empire, Baji Rao II. Role in the Revolt:
5 days ago · Hint: Nana Sahib was an Indian Peshwa of the Maratha empire, Bahadur Shah II, also known as Bahadur Shah Zafar, was the last Mughal emperor of India (reigned $ 1837 $ – $ 57 $ ), and Birjis Qadar was the Nawab of Awadh from $ 1857 $ to $ 1858 $ .
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4 days ago · Baji Rao I, peshwa, or chief minister, of the Maratha confederacy (1720–40). His conquests were one of several contributors to the decay of the Mughal Empire. He was the first peshwa to take over the post hereditarily, and he significantly expanded the power and influence of the peshwa.
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5 days ago · After 1772, succession discourses weakened the peshwa’s authority. Peshwas, led by Baji Rao II were defeated by the Maratha rulers of Indore who were known as Holkars. After this dedeat, Baji Rao II seeked protection by Britishers in the Treaty of Bassein in 1802.
1 day ago · Shivaji I (Shivaji Shahaji Bhonsale, Marathi pronunciation: [ʃiˈʋaːdʑiː ˈbʱos (ə)le]; c. 19 February 1630 – 3 April 1680) [5] was an Indian ruler and a member of the Bhonsle dynasty. [6] Shivaji carved out his own independent kingdom from the Sultanate of Bijapur that formed the genesis of the Maratha Confederacy.
