SSC Selection Post 2020 PYQ — Question 32

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Peshwa.

Under the Maratha administration, the title for the Prime Minister was Peshwa. The Peshwa served as the chief executive officer and played a vital role in administration, military affairs, and diplomacy. Initially appointed by the Maratha king (Chhatrapati), the position of Peshwa became powerful over time, especially under leaders like Baji Rao I. Eventually, the Peshwas became the de facto rulers of the Maratha Empire, while the Chhatrapati remained a ceremonial head. Their leadership expanded Maratha influence across India.