Question

Write in detail about Peshwa Period.

Answer 1

• After Balaji Vishwanath, his son, Bajirao I was appointed as the Peshwa. He expanded the Maratha empire up to Malwa, Rajasthan, and Bundelkhand. He defeated the Nizam. 
• After Bajirao I, Balaji Bajirao alias Nanasaheb was appointed as the Peshwa. Madhavrao Peshwa tried to reestablish the Maratha power. 
• The defeat in Panipat was not just a political defeat but also lowered the morale of the Marathas greatly. 
• Madhavrao Peshwa tried to elevate the spirits of Marathas as well as reestablish the Maratha power in the north. 
• The Marathas were successful in overcoming the great defeat at Panipat and create a politically strong position for themselves in the politics of the north.
• Malharrao was the founder of the Holkar State at Indore. He served the Maratha power for a long time.