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Q. Which of the following statements are correct about the central administration of Shivaji?
  1. The king was assisted by a council of ministers called the Ashtapradhan.
  2. Each minister was directly responsible to Shivaji and headed a department.
  3. Offices were hereditary and permanent.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer: Only 1 & 2
Notes: Shivaji's administration featured the Ashtapradhan, a council of eight merit-based ministers, including the Peshwa, Amatya, and Senapati. He promoted "Swarajya" (self-rule) and local governance via Gram Panchayats, emphasizing efficiency, military reforms, and the use of Marathi and Sanskrit.

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