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General Knowledge · Q162

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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 162

Q162

Shivaji divided his kingdom into:

A.
Two Provinces
B.
Three Provinces
C.
Four Provinces
Answer
D.
Five Provinces

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Shivaji divided his kingdom into Prants or provinces. There were four provinces at the time of his death. Each of these provinces was placed under viceroys who were also members of the Ashtapradhana. He was assisted by a staff of eight officers. The prants were sub-­divided into Parganas and these into Tarafs.