Q. Who among the following streamlined the Maratha administration after Sambhaji?
(a) Raja Ram
(b) Balaji Viswanath
(c) Ganga Bai
(d) Nanaji Deshmukh
Ans: (b) Balaji Viswanath
Explanation: The correct answer is (b) Balaji Viswanath.
After the death of Sambhaji, the second ruler of the Maratha Empire, it was Balaji Viswanath who played a crucial role in streamlining the Maratha administration. Balaji Viswanath served as the first Peshwa (Prime Minister) of the Maratha Empire from 1713 to 1720. During his tenure as Peshwa, Balaji Viswanath reorganized and centralized the Maratha administration. He established a system of revenue collection, implemented administrative reforms, and worked towards strengthening the Maratha confederacy. Balaji Viswanath’s efforts laid the foundation for the efficient functioning of the Maratha administration and set the stage for the further expansion and success of the empire under his successors.
