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Statewise GK · Q198

Maharashtra GK

Competitive Exams · Statewise GK · question 198

Q198

The member of Shivaji's Ashtapradhan who looked after foreign affairs was

A.
Sumant
Answer
B.
Peshwa
C.
Mantri
D.
Pandit Rao

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
The member of Shivaji's Ashtapradhan who looked after foreign affairs was Sumant. It was an administrative and advisory council set up in 1674 by the Maratha leader Shivaji. The eight officials were called Peshva, Amatya, Waqia-Navis, Samant, Sachiv, Pandit Rao, Sar-i-nabuat, and Nyayadhish.