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Who among the following rulers founded the system of 'ashtapradhan' to assist the head of state ?

Akbar

Shivaji

Sikandar Lodhi

Shamsuddin Illtutmish

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Shivaji

He founded the central administration system for the sound administration which was greatly inspired from the Deccan style of administration. Most of the administrative reforms were inspired from Malik Amber reforms in Ahmednagar.
The King was the supreme head of state who was assisted by a group of eight ministers known as the ‘Ashtapradhan’.

The Asthapradhan

Peshwa or the Chief Minister- He looked after general administration.
Amatya or Majumdar- Accountant general, he later became revenue and finance mnister.
Sachiv or Surunavis- Also called Chitnis; he looked after the Royal correspondence.
Sumant or Dabir- Foreign affairs and the master of Royal ceremonies.
Senapati or Sari-i-Naubat- Military commander. He looked after the recruitment, training and discipline of army.
Mantri or Waqia Navis- Personal safety of the king, he looked after the intelligence, post and household affairs.
Nyayadhish- Administration of Justice
Punditrao- Looking after charitable and religious affairs of the state. He worked for the moral upliftment of the people.

By: Sapna meena

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