Who among the following streamlined the Maratha administration after Sambhaji?
✓ Correct answer: b) Balaji Vishwanath
ExplanationBalaji Vishwanath (1713-1720 AD) became the Peshwa (Prime Minister) of the Maratha Empire in 1714 during the reign of Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj, the grandson of Shivaji Maharaj.He is credited with playing a pivotal role Medieval History 61 in strengthening the administration of the Maratha Empire and ensuring the centralization of power under the Peshwa system.His leadership set the stage for the Maratha Empire's expansion in the 18th century.37
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