‘From 1740-1761 Balaji Baji Rao controlled the Maratha ascendancy’. How would you
appreciate his major achievements as a Peshwa of the extensive Maratha Empire?
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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.
Bajirao Peshwa I (AD 1721 to 1740) – He was the eldest son of Balaji Vishwanath; succeeded him as Peshwas at the young age of 20. He was known for his guerrilla tactics after Shivaji.
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