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The __________wielded power in the Maratha kingdom after the death of Shivaji Maharaj.
The __________wielded power in the Maratha kingdom after the death of Shivaji Maharaj.
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The correct option is C peshwas
After the death of Shivaji, the power of the Maratha kingdom effectively came into the hands of the Peshwas. Peshwas were a family of Chitpavan Brahmins who served Shivaji's successors. Poona became the capital of Maratha kingdom under them.
After the death of Shivaji, the power of the Maratha kingdom effectively came into the hands of the Peshwas. Peshwas were a family of Chitpavan Brahmins who served Shivaji's successors. Poona became the capital of Maratha kingdom under them.
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