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Q: The council of Ministers during the time of Shivaji Maharaj was known as:
  • A. Ashta Pradhan
  • B. Navaratnas
  • C. Agraharam
  • D. Ashta Diggajas
Correct Answer: Option A - Shivaji was born on 26 April 1627 AD. He was from the fort of Shivner near Poona. His father name was Shahji Bhosale and mother name was Jijabai. During the reign of Shivaji the actual administration of the government was done by eight ministers named "Ashtapradhan' whose work was to advise the king. Ministers included in Shivaji's Ashtapradhan 1. Peshwa or Prime Minister 2. Waqianavis or Minister. 3. Amatya or Mazumdar 4. Shurunavis/Sacheev or Secretary 5. Dabir or Sumant 6. Sir-e-Naubat 7. Sadar or Panditrao 8. Nyayadhish
A. Shivaji was born on 26 April 1627 AD. He was from the fort of Shivner near Poona. His father name was Shahji Bhosale and mother name was Jijabai. During the reign of Shivaji the actual administration of the government was done by eight ministers named "Ashtapradhan' whose work was to advise the king. Ministers included in Shivaji's Ashtapradhan 1. Peshwa or Prime Minister 2. Waqianavis or Minister. 3. Amatya or Mazumdar 4. Shurunavis/Sacheev or Secretary 5. Dabir or Sumant 6. Sir-e-Naubat 7. Sadar or Panditrao 8. Nyayadhish

Explanations:

Shivaji was born on 26 April 1627 AD. He was from the fort of Shivner near Poona. His father name was Shahji Bhosale and mother name was Jijabai. During the reign of Shivaji the actual administration of the government was done by eight ministers named "Ashtapradhan' whose work was to advise the king. Ministers included in Shivaji's Ashtapradhan 1. Peshwa or Prime Minister 2. Waqianavis or Minister. 3. Amatya or Mazumdar 4. Shurunavis/Sacheev or Secretary 5. Dabir or Sumant 6. Sir-e-Naubat 7. Sadar or Panditrao 8. Nyayadhish