WBCS.LIVE practice question

During the reign of Shivaji, the foreign minister was known as?

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

Answer options

  1. Sumant
  2. Amatya
  3. Sar-i-Naubat
  4. Sachiv

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Sumant

Explanation: The correct answer is A. Sumant. Shivaji Maharaj established an efficient administrative structure known as the Ashta Pradhan (Council of Eight Ministers).