Shivaji was assisted by the council of eight ministers The council was called ........

Ancient and Medieval History (Easy) Medieval South Indian History

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Shivaji was assisted by the council of eight ministers. The council was called :

Mansabdars

Ashtapardhan

Vidhan parishad

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Ashta Pradhan was a council of eight ministers that administered the Maratha empire. The council was formed in 1674 by founding Emperor Chhatrapati Shivaji.The term Ashta Pradhan literally translates to “the Prime Eight”, from the Sanskrit ashta (“eight”) and pradhan (“prime”). 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. The council is credited with having implemented good governance practices in the Maratha heartland, as well as for the success of the military campaigns against the Mughal Empire.