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Meaning of peshwa | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
ˈpeɪʃwɑː

Definitions

Originally, a chief minister under the Marathi princes; later, (the title of) each of the rulers of the Marathi kingdom in central India from 1713–1818.

historical

Equivalents

ગુજરાતી પેશવા
हिन्दी पेशवा
मराठी पेशवा
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਪੇਸ਼ਵਾ
தமிழ் பேஷ்வா

Examples

“I need not inform the Board that the power which the Peshwas have possessed for about forty years past, is an Usurpation on the Sovereign authority vested by the Constitution in the Raja Sahoo, the last who retained it […]”
“Malik Ambar made it his business to watch Chengiz closely as he managed his role as peshwa.”

CEFR level

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Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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