Question

Who was Balaji Vishwanath? Was the post of Peshwa hereditary? Explain
with examples.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

In October 1719 he obtained leave from Shahu to retire to the village of Saswad near Pune that had been granted by Shahu to the Peshwa. Balaji Vishwanath died on 12 April 1720. He was succeeded by his elder son, the celebrated Baji Rao I, who was appointed Peshwa by Chattrapati Shahu.

Answer 2

Answer:

Balaji Vishwanath Bhat, better known as Shrimant Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath, the first of a series of hereditary Peshwas hailing from the Bhat family who gained effective control of the Maratha Empire during the 18th century.

Maratha king post-independence Pune thrives as an in-dustrial centre as for example: "If Shivaji was the creator."