Answer: Sonopant Dabir
Notes: The reign of Shahu marked the emergence of a lineage of Chitpavan Brahmin ministers, who held the title of Peshwa. The word ‘Peshwa’ probably originated in Persian which means foremost. Sonopant Dabir is considered as the first unofficial Peshwa.
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