Why is Balaji Vishwanath called the 'Second Founder'?

Because he rescued the state from internal division and established the financial and administrative structures that allowed the Marathas to expand into an empire.

Rise of the Maratha Peshwas

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: Who among the following streamlined the Maratha administration after Shambhaji?

Balaji Vishwanath, the first hereditary Peshwa, is credited with streamlining the Maratha administration after the period of Sambhaji. He consolidated power for Chhatrapati Shahu and is known as the 'Second Founder' of the Maratha state.

Exam Year

2000

Evidence Source

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ID: MED_REG_2000_28 Ref: Satish Chandra, Medieval India