Q. Regarding the administrative and strategic contributions of Ramchandra Pant Amatya, consider the following statements:
1.He served as the Chief Finance Minister (Amatya) under Shivaji and later held the highest ministerial post during the minority of Rajaram.
2.His military policy advocated for a protracted guerrilla war, focusing on protecting the Mavals (Western Ghat valleys) rather than engaging in direct pitched battles against the Mughals.
3.The Adnyapatra specifically outlines the need for a strong navy and lays down regulations for the appointment and conduct of the Ashta Pradhan ministers.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Correct. He held the Amatya post under Shivaji and became the key figure (acting as Hukumatpanah) directing Maratha defense after Sambhaji’s execution, saving the state during Rajaram’s minority.
- Statement 2: Correct. His strategy during the Maratha War of Independence was centered on highly effective guerrilla warfare and the use of forts to drain the Mughal resources.
- Statement 3: Correct. The Adnyapatra is a comprehensive treatise that covers all aspects of statecraft, including the administration of forts, the organization of the navy, and ministerial duties.
