Q. Consider the following statements regarding Shivaji’s Administration:
- Peshwa who looked after finance and general administration.
- Sari-i-Naubat (Commander), which was a position of honor and was generally given to one of the prominent Maratha chiefs.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer:
Both 1 and 2
Notes: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj nominated eight ministers, sometimes called 'ashtapradhans', each minister directly responsible to the ruler.
The most important ministers were the 'Peshwa' who looked after finance and general administration, and the sari-i-naubat (commander), a position of honor and usually given to one of the prominent Maratha chiefs.