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History GK · Q37

Maratha Empire

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 37

Q37

The Administrative Council of Shivaji was known as

A.
Parishad
B.
Mantriparishad
C.
Ashtapradhan
Answer
D.
Rajyaparishad

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
The Ashta Pradhan (also termed Asta Pradhad or the Council of 8) was a council of eight ministers that administered the Maratha empire. The council was formed in 1674 by their king, Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.