2024 · Q55
Consider the following statements about the administrative measures of Shivaji:
- 1The scheme of Ashta Pradhan (eight) ministers was completed and announced at the time of Shivaji's coronation with regulations and duties properly defined.
- 2Shivaji introduced Marathi in place of Persian and coined Sanskrit technical E terms for administrative purposes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
General KnowledgeHistory of India
- A1 only
- B2 only
- CBoth 1 and 2
- DNeither 1 nor 2
Explanation
Shivaji's coronation at Raigad in 1674 saw the formal constitution of the Ashta Pradhan council of eight ministers with defined regulations and duties, from the Peshwa to the Pandit Rao. He also replaced Persian with Marathi in administration and coined Sanskrit technical terms, as part of asserting Maratha cultural identity. Both statements are correct. Hence option C is correct.