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The __________wielded power in the Maratha kingdom after the death of Shivaji Maharaj.

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deshmukhs

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kunbis

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peshwas

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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.

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