Often called the second founder of the Maratha State, Balaji Vishwanath was the one who made the Peshwa all powerful, from a mere Prime Minister to the main power center. As well as ensuring the hold of the Chitpavan Brahmins over the position, primarily from Konkan. He was one of the shrewdest brains in the Maratha Empire, a man who guided it during the difficult times of the civil war, and more importantly began the process of the downfall of Mughals, reducing them to a nominal power.He also laid the foundation for the Maratha Administrative system, as well as their tax collection system, that would hold on for long, till it’s end. And the father of the legendary Baji Rao.
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