Question

Who among the following ministers in the eight-member council (Ashtapradhan) of Shivaji held the charge of finance?
A.Peshwa
B. Amatya
C. Sumant
D. Pandit Rao

Answer 1

Hint: 1)The finance minister of the Shivaji council was also known as Majumdar.
2)It is a Sanskrit word that means "bookkeeper".
3)Ramachandra Pant was a famous finance minister among the other ministers.

Complete answer:
Ashta Pradhan was a chamber of eight priests that managed the Maratha realm. It was a managerial and warning committee set up in 1674 by the Maratha chief Shivaji.

 The chamber is credited with having executed great administration rehearsals in the Maratha heartland, just as for the achievement of the military missions against the Mughal Empire.

Let us assess the options and discuss the solution.
Option A. Pantpradhan or Peshwa was the Prime Minister, the general organization of the Empire. It is an incorrect option.

Option B. Amatya or Mazumdar was the Finance Minister, overseeing records of the Empire. It is the correct option.

Option C. Sumant/Dabir was the Foreign Minister, to oversee associations with different sovereigns. It is an incorrect option.

Option D. Nyayadhish was the Chief Justice, administering equity on common and criminal issues. It is an incorrect option.

Hence, the correct answer is option (B)

Note: 1)Panditrao was the High Priest, overseeing inside strict issues.

2)Shurunavis/Sacheev was the Secretary, planning regal proclamations.

3)Waqia-Navis was the Interior Minister, overseeing inside issues-particularly knowledge and undercover work.

4)Sar-I-Naubat or Senapati was the Commander-in-Chief, dealing with the powers and protection of the Empire.