Q. Who of the following was the founder of the house of Peshwas?
Answer: Balaji Biswanath
Notes: Balaji Biswanath started the tradition of the post of the Peshwa. He was appointed as the Peshwa (Prime Minister) of Shahu (Maratha King) in the year 1713. From that time the post of Peshwa became hereditary.

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