Q: 30 (IAS/2000)
question_subject:
History
question_exam:
IAS
stats:
0,134,83,33,134,16,34
keywords:
{'maratha administration': [0, 1, 0, 0], 'sambhaji': [0, 1, 0, 0], 'balaji viswanath': [0, 1, 0, 0], 'nanaji deshmukh': [0, 1, 0, 0], 'ganga bai': [0, 1, 0, 0], 'raja ram': [1, 1, 0, 0]}
After Sambhaji, it was Balaji Viswanath who played a significant role in streamlining the Maratha administration. Balaji Viswanath was the first Peshwa of the Maratha Empire and he served as the chief administrator and advisor to the Maratha king. He implemented various administrative reforms and contributed to the consolidation and expansion of the Maratha Empire during his tenure.
Therefore, the correct answer is Balaji Viswanath.