Q. Who was the first person to be appointed as Pratinidhi, the representative of the King, in the Maratha Empire during the reign of Rajaram I?
Answer: Pralhad Niraji
Notes: Pralhad Niraji was appointed as the first Pratinidhi in 1689 under Rajaram I. The Pratinidhi acted as the king’s representative, authorized to issue orders and manage state affairs in the ruler’s absence, marking an important administrative development in the Maratha Empire of Maharashtra.