peshwa /ˈpeɪʃwɑː/ noun1 •(historical) 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.Malik Ambar made it his business to watch Chengiz closely as he managed his role as peshwa. — 2016 formspeshwas