Question

Shivaji’s Council of Ministers was called

विकल्प

• Nava Patnas

• Ashta Pradhans

• Ashta Diggajas 

• Mantri Parishad

Answer 1

Shivaji’s Council of Ministers was called---Ashta Pradhans

Explanation: The Ashta Pradhan was a council of eight ministers that administered the Maratha empire. The council was formed in 1674 by their king, Shivaji. The body discharged the functions of a modern council of ministers; this is regarded as one of the first successful instances of ministerial delegation in India.