English Explanatory Dictionary

peshwa

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Originally, a chief minister under the Marathi princes; later, (the title of) each of the rulers of the Marathi kingdom in central India from 1713–1818.

Pronunciation

/ˈpeɪʃwɑː/

Word forms

peshwa peshwas peishwa peishwah peshwah

Etymology

From Urdu پیشوا (peśvā), from Classical Persian پیشوا (pēšwā).

Derived words

peshwaship
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