Peshwa dynasty

General of the Maratha Empire in India (1700-1740)

The Peshwa was the second highest office in the Maratha Empire, next in rank and prestige only to that of the Chhatrapati. Initially serving as the appointed prime minister in the Maratha Kingdom, the office became hereditary when Shahu gave the seat of Peshwa to Bajirao Ballal. During the reign of Shahu, the office of Peshwas were handed more responsibilities to keep the Jagirdars and Vatandars of the Maratha Empire from rebelling. After the death of Shahu I the empire had no male heir apparent; hence the duty of maintaining peace lay with the Peshwas till the heir apparent (Rajaram II) was o

8th Peshwa of Maratha Empire

Peshwa of the Maratha Empire

Peshwa of Maratha Empire

Peshwa of the Maratha empire (1776–1851)

10th Peshwa of the Maratha Empire (1734-1783)

10th Peshwa of Maratha Empire

Indian ruler

historical Indian statesman

12th Peshwa of Maratha Empire

Indian warrior

Indian mililtary commander

jahagirdar of Banda and Kalpi, Subedar of Jhansi

Gopikabai (20 December 1724 – 11 August 1778) was Peshwin of Maratha Empire, as the wife of Peshwa Balaji Baji Rao (also called Nanasaheb Peshwa). She had a very orthodox religious upbringing and belief. After the death of Nanasaheb Peshwa, she tried to expand her power over the Peshwa and the administration. She influenced her son Madhavrao Peshwa, who by sidelining Raghunathrao at her urging, assumed control. However, after trying to interfere in administrative matters, namely to save her brother from punishment, she was confined to Nashik. In 1773 she was freed after the death of Madhavara

Maratha Army commander

Wife of maratha emperor

Anandibai was a Peshwa, the second wife of Raghunathrao, the 11th Peshwa of the Maratha Empire. In August 1773, she successfully plotted the death of her nephew, the 17-year-old Peshwa Narayanrao. Her husband was acting regent at the time and next in line for the throne, at the time of Narayanrao's death.

prominent Indian family who dominated India for around 100 years in the 18th century

maratha noble