Peshwa of Maratha EmpireAppointerChhatrapati (until 1751) Hereditary (1751-1818)Formation1674First holderMoropant Trimbak Pingle

Who was first Maratha?

Maratha EmpireChhatrapati (Emperor)• 1645–1680Shivaji (first)• 1808–1818Pratap Singh (last)Peshwa (Prime Minister)

Who founded Maratha Empire?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tributes to Maratha empire founder Shivaji on his birth anniversary, saying the stories of his indomitable courage, rare valour and extraordinary wisdom will inspire the countrymen for generations.