Multiple choice

What work did Sumant or Dabir perform in the Maratha Empire?

  1. He looked after the Revenue Administration.

  2. He kept daily record of activities of the royal family.

  3. He managed military forces and administered lands.

  4. He managed foreign affairs and received ambassadors.

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D Correct answer
Explanation

In the Maratha administrative system, the Sumant or Dabir was the foreign minister responsible for managing diplomatic relations, receiving ambassadors from other states, and handling matters related to external affairs and interstate correspondence.