Q. Which city was recognized as the financial capital of the Maratha Empire during the Peshwa rule, largely due to the influence of the Chitpavan Brahmins?
Answer:
Pune
Notes: Pune became the financial capital of the Maratha Empire under the Peshwas, with Chitpavan Brahmins (Konkanastha) playing vital roles in banking, administration, and commerce, earning Pune the status of a major commercial hub in Maharashtra.