Meaning of peshwa | Babel Free
ˈpeɪʃwɑːDefinitions
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.
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
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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