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Balaji Vishwanath

1713–1720 · 18th century · Also known as Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath

Balaji Vishwanath was the first of the hereditary Peshwas of the Maratha state, serving from 1713 to 1720. He helped Shahu secure the Maratha throne and negotiated recognition from the Mughals of Maratha rights to collect revenue in the Deccan. He established the Peshwa's office as the centre of Maratha power.

Balaji Vishwanath
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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Balaji Vishwanath. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/balaji-vishwanath
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