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

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

A. Sumant

B. Amatya

C. Senapati

D. Peshwa

Answer: Option D

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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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Which of the following was a famous fortified city of the Rajputs?

A. Chittorgarh

B. Jaisalmer

C. All of the above

D. Kumbhalgarh

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Correct Answer: Option C

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All are famous Rajput forts.

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The 'Iqta' system during the Delhi Sultanate was primarily:

A. Land grants to military officers

B. Tax collection rights

C. Religious endowments

D. All of the above

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Correct Answer: Option A

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The Iqta system granted land revenue rights to military officers in lieu of salary, but it also included administrative responsibilities.

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The devastating invasion of India by the Persian ruler Nadir Shah, which stripped Delhi of its immense wealth, took place in the year:

A. 1761 CE

B. 1748 CE

C. 1739 CE

D. 1757 CE

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Correct Answer: Option C

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Nadir Shah defeated the Mughal army at the Battle of Karnal in 1739 CE, entered Delhi, and plundered the city, carrying away the Peacock Throne and the Koh-i-Noor diamond.

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