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.
Which specialized Mughal official was responsible for looking after the security and administrative communication lines along the empire's imperial trade highways?
Explanation:
A 'Rahdar' was a highway patrol officer tasked with keeping trade routes secure from bandits and collecting authorized transit fees from traveling merchants.
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