He was appointed by the Chhatrapati Shahu as the first Peshwa.
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Balaji Vishwanath
Balaji Viswanath was the first Peshwa. Shahu appointed Balaji Vishwanath as Peshwa on 16 November 1713. He assisted the Maratha Emperor Shahu to consolidate his grip on a kingdom that was damaged by the attacks of the Mughals.
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The Maratha war of succession between Tara Bai and Shahu resulted in latter's victory and assumption of Maratha throne as Chhatrapati. In 1713, Shahu appointed Balaji Vishwanath (Bhat), as Peshwa.
Final holder: Bajirao II; Nana Saheb Peshwa II ...
Appointer: Chhatrapati (until 1751); Hereditary ...
First holder: Moropant Trimbak Pingle
Succession: None
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