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Pandit Rao in Shivaji's administration used to deal with the matters related to-1. Military Affairs2. Charity and Religious affairs3. Justice4. Correspondence

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : Charity and Religious affairs

The correct answer is Charity and Religious affairs.

  • Ashta Pradhan:
    • Maratha Empire had a system of the ministerial order. 
    • This council is known as Ashta Pradhan. They consist of eight members.
    • They are responsible for implementing good governance.
    • Pandit Rao was known as the high priest.
      • He manages religious matters. 
    • Panditrao and Nyayadisha were two exceptions who are exempt from holding full-time military commands.

Ashta Pradhan members:

Pantpradhan or Peshwa Prime Minister
Amatya or MazumdarFinance Minister
Shurunavis/SacheevSecretary
Waqia-NavisInterior Minister
Sar-i-Naubat or SenapatiCommander-in-Chief
Sumant/DabirForeign Minister
NyayadhishChief Justice
PanditraoHigh Priest


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