The 'Maratha' empire under Shivaji used a system of administration based on: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Maratha' empire under Shivaji used a system of administration based on:
A. Ashtapradhan
B. Nayak
C. Mansabdari
D. Iqta
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Shivaji's administration was based on the Ashtapradhan (Council of Eight Ministers).

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Question #1
The 'Char Minar' was built in 1591 by:
A. Sultan Quli
B. Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah
C. Ibrahim Qutb Shah
D. Abdullah

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah built Charminar.

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Question #2
The specific central tax department called 'Diwan-i-Mustakhraj', created to track and collect unpaid revenue balances from corrupt officials, was established by:
A. Alauddin Khalji
B. Ghiyasuddin Balban
C. Firoz Shah Tughlaq
D. Iltutmish

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Alauddin Khalji set up the 'Diwan-i-Mustakhraj' to eliminate corruption among rural revenue collectors (like Khots and Muqaddams) and recover every outstanding tax balance.

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Question #3
The unique administrative post 'Waqia-Navis' in the Mughal imperial state apparatus was tasked with which specific responsibility?
A. Auditing provincial accounts
B. Supervising royal charity kitchen systems
C. Recording news and daily court proceedings
D. Commanding frontier artillery batteries

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
A 'Waqia-Navis' was an official news-writer appointed to provincial headquarters to record local events and send direct reports back to the central court.

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