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In the Maratha administrative council (Ashtapradhan) established by Chhatrapati Shivaji, which designated minister held the position of Prime Minister responsible for general administration and state welfare?

  1. PeshwaAnswer
  2. B
    Amatya
  3. C
    Sumant
  4. D
    Senapati

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Peshwa
In the Maratha administration under Chhatrapati Shivaji, the Peshwa held the central position of Prime Minister (Mukhya Pradhan) and was responsible for overseeing overall administration, executing royal decrees, and supervising state welfare.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Recall the roles within Chhatrapati Shivaji's council of eight ministers known as the Ashtapradhan.
The council comprised eight specific portfolio heads: Peshwa, Amatya, Mantri, Sachiv, Sumant, Senapati, Pandit Rao, and Nyayadhish.
Identifying the specific portfolio assigned to each administrative title helps locate the Prime Minister.
2
Identify the minister responsible for overall general administration.
The Peshwa held the primary position of Mukhya Pradhan (Prime Minister), taking charge of general civil administration and executive governance.
The Peshwa held the highest rank among the eight administrative heads in the Maratha empire.

Key Concept

Maratha Administrative Structure (Ashtapradhan Ministerial Council)
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Medieval Indian Dynasties, Administration, and Regional Kingdoms

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