The Pratinidhi (the Viceroy) was an important member of the ministry in the Maratha Empire.
[1] The title of Pratinidhi means the representative of the King, and such officials were entitled to sign and seal papers and issue orders in the absence of the Ruler.
[1] Later the post of Pant Pratinidhi was created during the Rajaram I reign and a person holding this office exercised powers over all ministers of the Maratha court including the Peshwas.
Above the Ashta pradhan Rajaram I appointed Pralhad Niraji to the high post of Prathinidhi.
[2] The offices of the Pratinidhi, the Sacheev and the Mantri, became hereditary after passing through three different families.