Q. Ashtapradhan was a Council of Ministers<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(a) in the Gupta Administration<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(b) in the Chola Administration<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(c) in the Vijayanagar Administration<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(d) in the Maratha Administration<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ans: (d) in the Maratha Administration<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Explanation: The correct answer is (d) in the Maratha Administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ashtapradhan, also known as the Council of Eight Ministers, was a prominent feature of the Maratha Administration. The Maratha Empire, which existed from the late 17th century to the early 19th century, had a unique system of governance with a council of ministers known as the Ashtapradhan. This council consisted of eight ministers who were responsible for various aspects of administration and governance. Each minister had a specific portfolio and played a crucial role in the decision-making process. The Ashtapradhan system was established by Shivaji, the founder of the Maratha Empire, and continued to be an integral part of the Maratha administration during subsequent rulers’ reigns.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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