During his chaotic reign, Emperor Humayun faced continuous treachery from his ambitious brother who ruled Kabul and Kandahar. What was the brother's name?
Explanation:
Kamran Mirza, Humayun's half-brother, held control of Kabul and Punjab and repeatedly undermined Humayun's efforts to hold the Mughal Empire against the Afghans.
Who was the first Peshwa (Prime Minister) who transformed the office into a powerful hereditary position, shifting real power away from the Chhatrapati?
Explanation:
Appointed by Chhatrapati Shahu in 1713, Balaji Vishwanath stabilized the Maratha empire and made the Peshwaship the de facto ruling authority in Pune.
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