In the context of Shivaji’s administrative policies, consider the following statements: 1. All official positions were made hereditary to ensure administrative continuity. 2. Officers assigned revenue of an area exercised full administrative and judicial control over the people. 3. The fort served as the central point of activity for each Pranth. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation:

Shivaji prohibited hereditary appointments. No official position was to be made hereditary, as he aimed to maintain merit-based governance and avoid feudal tendencies.
Officers assigned the revenue of an area had no administrative or judicial control over the people. Their role was limited to collecting revenue, and they could not exercise broader control.
The fort was the nerve-centre or central hub of all activities within a Pranth, reflecting both administrative and military importance.

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

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