Multiple choice

In medieval India, during the reign of Shivaji the role of the official called 'Chitnis' was to-

  1. Be the in-charge of king's personal security guard

  2. Be the in-charge of intelligence/espionage activity

  3. Be the master of ceremonies in the royal court

  4. Be assisting the king with his correspondence
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Chitnis in Shivaji's administration was responsible for managing the king's official correspondence and documentation. This included drafting letters, maintaining records of diplomatic communications, and handling administrative paperwork. The role was crucial for governance as Shivaji corresponded with other rulers, managed alliances, and issued administrative orders. Option A describes the personal guards (not Chitnis), B refers to intelligence officers (like the Bahirjee Naik), and C is the role of the Sabhasad.

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