ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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 […]

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Related dictionary entries include peishwa, peshwaship, deshmukh, pasha, pradhan, mantri.

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