Q. In the council of 8 Ministers of Shivaji which was called as Ashtapradhan , who was known as chief Minister and was responsible for General Administration?
Answer: Peshwa
Notes: Peshwa is the chief minister in the council of Shivaji who is responsible for General Administration. The council had 8 ministers in the council. Peshwa was the most powerful after the emperor.

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