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  Peshwa - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Peshwa (also known in Marathi as Peshwe) were Brahmin Prime Ministers to the Maratha Chattrapatis (Kings), who began commanding Maratha armies and later became the hereditary rulers of the Maratha empire of central India from 1749 AD to 1818 AD.
It was the appointment of his son, Baji Rao I as Peshwa in 1719 by Shahu that made the position hereditary in the Bhat family.
By the time of Shahu's death in 1749, the Bhat Peshwas were the effective rulers of the Maratha state, and they moved their administrative capital from Satara to the new city of Pune.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Peshwa   (430 words)

  
 Peshwa - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Peshwa were the hereditary rulers of the Maratha empire of central India from 1713 to 1818.
By Shahu's death in 1749, the Peshwas were the effective rulers of the Maratha state, and they moved their capital from Satara to Pune.
The Peshwa's territory in central Maharashtra was annexed to the British Raj's Bombay province, and the Peshwa was pensioned off.
www.elpasoderobles.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Peshwa   (287 words)

  
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The Peshwas went out for their military campaigns through this door and were also received here when they returned after succeeding in the campaigns.
Nanasaheb Peshwa succeeded Thorala Bajirao Peshwa and ruled the Maratha kingdom from 1740 to 1761.
However, Raghoba Peshwa could not become a Peshwa, since he was sentenced to death by Chief Justice Ramashastri Prabhune on charges of plotting the murder of Narayanrao.
myownrainbow.tripod.com /id108_m.htm   (2194 words)

  
 PESHWA - LoveToKnow Article on PESHWA
Originally the peshwa was only prime minister, but afterwards he supplanted his master and became chief of the state, founding an hereditary dynasty, with the capital at Poona.
The last peshwa, Baji Rao, came into collision with the British, and was dethroned in 1818.
His adopted son, Nana Sahib, took a leading part in the Mutiny of 1857, in revenge for being deprived of what he considered his rights.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /P/PE/PESHWA.htm   (98 words)

  
 Accession of Baji Rao Peshwa at Poona
Baji Rao Peshwa became Peshwa at the age of 20.
The Peshwa now attacked the Nizams capital, Aurangabad and was challenged for action in a waterless tract near Palkhed.
While the Peshwa, elated by his victories was in no mood to give up claims on Northern Gujarat, others like the Gaikwars, Bhonsle, Pawars were opposed to the Peshwa’s designs.
www.indhistory.com /bajirao-peshwa.html   (874 words)

  
 History of Maharashtra   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Narayanrao was murdered at the Shaniwar wada, owing to a conspiracy by Anandibai, Raghunathrao's wife.
Raghunathrao was proclaimed the next peshwa, although he was not heir to the title.
The Peshwa fled and the power of the country passed from the Peshwas to the British by 1819.
www.mumbainet.com /cityinfo/histmaha.htm   (2898 words)

  
 Naldurg family history page
In 1771, the Peshwas fought and defeated Hyder Ali (Father of Tipu Sultan, the Tiger of Mysore), the Sultan of Mysore (a neighboring kingdom).
The British were waiting for an excuse to meddle in the affairs of the Peshwas and sensed this as a chink in the Maratha armour.
The Peshwa fought on, and suffered further defeat at Koregaon in January and Ashti in February 1818.
choices.cs.uiuc.edu /~naldurg/ancestors.html   (5216 words)

  
 Nanasaheb Peshwa - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
- Died 1761) was one of the Peshwa rulers of Pune, India and the most influential person in the development of the city.
He could not recover from the shock, and died soon after the debacle.
He was suceeded by his second son Madhavrao Peshwa.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Nanasaheb_Peshwa   (220 words)

  
 The panipat and the Rajput Role
In a way, the object of Maratha Raj was the release of the Hindu (18) religious centre in general and Kashi, Prayag, Mathura and Gaya in particular from the clutches of the Yawanas.
It was the unfulfilled desire of the Peshwa from Bajirao to Madhaorao.
Peshwa had only 10 thousand men with him and as he was striken with grief he had least energy to undertake such a venture.
www.maratharajputrelations.com /5sp.html   (3880 words)

  
 Nana Saheb’s Right Hand
Peshwa Baji Rao the Second of Poona was then the ruling chief of the Marathas.
It was not long before the smart boy with expressive eyes attracted the attention of the Peshwa.
The defeated Peshwa surrendered his kingdom to the English in exchange for an yearly pension of eight lakh rupees.
www.freeindia.org /biographies/freedomfighters/tatiatope/page1.htm   (573 words)

  
 New Neural Press   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Peshwa will lead the continued development of the company’s portfolio of neural regenerative technologies.
In addition to cellular therapy products, Peshwa also had overall responsibility for development and manufacture for recombinant biopharmaceutical proteins and for a PMA approved medical device.
Peshwa’s doctoral work on the development, characterization and scale-up of a bio-artificial liver served in-part as the foundation for the birthing of a biotechnology start-up company.
www.newneural.com /PR1-27.asp   (415 words)

  
 Royal Peshwa : Weblog
Royal Peshwa - The Introduction The word Peshwa may have originated in Persian - the literal meaning "foremost"-,and was probably introduced in Central India by the Moghuls during the 17th century.
The Peshwas were Prime Ministers of Central India before the British rule.
I am not from the Peshwa dynasty, however I have a close association with the rulers from Central India.
blog.sun.com /roller/page/peshwa?entry=royal_peshwa_the_introduction   (169 words)

  
 Peshwa era water supply system discovered in Pune
Interestingly, the system has been found in such good condition that the corporation has appointed a committee to find out whether it can used to augment the existing water supply to Pune in view of water shortage in several parts.
This water supply system, constructed in 1750 by Balaji Bajirao Peshwa, comprises huge ducts and underground tunnels originating from Katraj Lake of the city to the historic Shaniwarwada Fort, the ancient seat of the Peshwas.
The underground water supply system is considered an engineering marvel as it could supply water to practically the whole of Pune then without the need for motors and pipelines, which are used at present.
inhome.rediff.com /news/2004/feb/16pune.htm   (254 words)

  
 Bajirao I: The Great Peshwa
He died as he lived in camp under canvas among his men and he is remembered among the Marathas as the fighting Peshwa, as the incarnation of Hindu energy." Jadunath Sarkar says in his forward to "Peshwa Bajirao I and Maratha Expansion": "Bajirao was a heaven born cavalry leader.
In the long and distinguished galaxy of Peshwas, Bajirao Ballal was unequalled for the daring and originality of his genius and the volume and value of his achievements.
Shivaji had given the Marathas a common cry, and none appreciated the potency of that cry clearly than Peshwa Bajirao.
www.hindunet.org /srh_home/1996_6/msg00085.html   (289 words)

  
 Kamat's Potpourri: Glossary: Balaji Rao Peshwa
(1740-1761) The third Maratha Peshwa, who fought hard against the British to rebuild the Maratha kingdom established by Shivaji
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