WBCS.LIVE practice question

'Ashtapradhan' was a highly organized council of eight principal ministers in the administration of which great ruler?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Krishnadevaraya
  2. Akbar
  3. Shivaji Maharaj
  4. Harshavardhana

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Shivaji Maharaj

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Shivaji Maharaj šŸ“š Explanation: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj instituted the Ashtapradhan system to ensure efficient and decentralized administration of the Maratha Empire. The council was headed by the 'Peshwa' (Prime Minister). Other key roles included the Amatya (Finance), Senapati (Commander-in-Chief), and Nyayadhish (Chief Justice).