Question

who were the Peshwas? how did they come to power?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Peshawas were prime ministers of maratha empire

Explanation:

The Peshwa was the appointed Prime Minister of the Maratha Empire of the Indian subcontinent. Originally, the Peshwas served as subordinates to the Chhatrapati; later, under the Bhat family, they became the de facto leaders of the Maratha Confederacy with the Chhatrapati becoming a nominal ruler

Answer 2

Answer:

Peshwa was the equivalent of a modern Prime Minister in the Maratha Empire. Originally, the Peshwas served as subordinates to the Chatrapati (the Maratha king)but soon became the leaders of the Marathas, and the Chatrapati was reduced to a nominal ruler.

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