Q. Consider the following statements regarding the central administration of the Maratha Empire under Shivaji:
1.The Ashta Pradhan was a council of eight ministers with both advisory and military roles.
2.The Sari Naubat or Senapati had no administrative role and only led the army.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation:

  • The Ashta Pradhan functioned as an advisory council. All members, except Nyayadhish and Pandit Rao, could lead military expeditions, giving them both administrative and military roles.
  • The Senapati (Sari Naubat) had organizational and disciplinary responsibilities in addition to leading the army, meaning he did hold an administrative role as well.

Source: NCERT and History Of Medieval India  – NCERT (Satish Chandra)

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