Peshwa
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpeɪʃwɑː/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Peshwa is a noun meaning (now historical) Originally, a chief minister under the Marathi princes; later, (the title of) each of the rulers of the Marathi kingdom in central India from 1713–1818.
Meaning
(now historical) Originally, a chief minister under the Marathi princes; later, (the title of) each of the rulers of the Marathi kingdom in central India from 1713–1818.
Example Sentences
Malik Ambar made it his business to watch Chengiz closely as he managed his role as peshwa.
I need not inform the Board that the power which the Peshwas have possessed for about forty years past, is an Usurpation on the Sovereign authority vested by the Constitution in the Raja Sahoo, the last who retained it […]
Word Forms
- peshwas
- peshwah
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include peishwa, peshwaship, deshmukh, pasha, pradhan, mantri.
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