Multiple choice

The Ashtapradhan was the council of Ministers in the reign of

  1. Akbar

  2. Mauryas

  3. Krishnadeva Raya

  4. Shivaji
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Explanation

The Ashtapradhan (Council of Eight Ministers) was the administrative council established by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj to manage the Maratha Empire efficiently. It included ministers like the Peshwa (Prime Minister) and Senapati (Military Commander). This system helped decentralize administration and improve governance.

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