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Under the Ashtapradhan system of Chhatrapati Shivaji, the 'Peshwa' was primarily responsible for which department?

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

Answer options

  1. Military command
  2. Foreign affairs
  3. General administration and finance
  4. Religious matters

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: General administration and finance

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) General administration and finance šŸ“š Explanation: Chhatrapati Shivaji administered his Maratha kingdom with the valuable assistance of a council of eight ministers known as the Ashtapradhan. In this system, the 'Peshwa' served as the Prime Minister, overseeing general administration and state finance. Over time, especially after Shivaji's descendants weakened, the Peshwas became the de facto rulers of the mighty Maratha Empire.