9. Region/personality

1. The death of Maratha emperor “Shahu Maharaj’ passed the baton of the throne to him, who was working as the Peshwa under Shahu till his death. He was highly powerful and was an able minister under the king. His extraordinary service to Shahu and the way he helped the ruler to consolidate the empire was credited with the sobriquet “Second Founder of the Maratha”. He served as the minister and chief tactician of Shahu Maharaj. He was also known as the “First hereditary Peshwa” of the Maratha empire in 1713. He was also credited for making the title of the Peshwa hereditary during his tenure. Peshwa became all-powerful and the de facto ruler of the Maratha empire while the King became a nominal head of his kingdom. Who was this famous Personality of the Maratha Kingdom?

2. He succeeded the throne of Maratha after Baji Rao. His tenure witnessed the reduction of the position of the king to a mere nominal head. The Confederate system started by Baji Rao was further strengthened under his rule. His term witnessed the transformation of villages and small areas into large cities. He also made Pune his capital, replacing Satara which was his earlier capital. He was also known as Nana Saheb by the people. His period also saw the development of architecture under the Marathas and social development witnessed a huge high under him. His rule was highly centralized and all the powers were concentrated under the Peshwa. Who is this ruler