The dynamic administrative system 'Ashta Pradhan', created by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, featured a prime minister position known as the: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The dynamic administrative system 'Ashta Pradhan', created by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, featured a prime minister position known as the:
A. Amatya
B. Senapati
C. Sumant
D. Peshwa
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The 'Peshwa' (or Mukhya Pradhan) served as the prime minister in Shivaji's council of eight, responsible for supervising general state administration and stepping in for the king during crises.

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