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Ashta Pradhan ( literally, 'Council of Eight') was a system of ministerial delegation in the Maratha empire. [1] 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 .
Ashta Pradhan, administrative and advisory council set up by the Indian Hindu Maratha leader Shivaji (died 1680), which contributed to his successful military attacks on the Muslim Mughal Empire and to the good government of the territory over which he established his rule. The council’s senior
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Pradhan (Devanagari: प्रधान) is generally ministerial title of Sanskrit origin in cultures of Hindu tradition, mainly used in the Indian subcontinent. [1] [2] The Sanskrit pradhāna translates to "major" or "prime"; [3] however, the more modern Hindi definitions provided by the Oxford Hindi-English Dictionary also include "chief ...
Shivaji I ( Shivaji Shahaji Bhonsale; Marathi pronunciation: [ʃiʋaːd͡ʒiˑ bʱoˑs (ə)leˑ]; c. 19 February 1630 – 3 April 1680 [5]) was an Indian ruler and a member of the Bhonsle Dynasty. [6] Shivaji carved out his own independent kingdom from the declining Adilshahi Sultanate of Bijapur that formed the genesis of the Maratha Empire.
- Position established
- Sambhaji
- 1674–1680
May 31, 2011 · Ashta Pradan. The eight prominent officials of Marathas were known as Ashta Pradhan. They were as follows: There were eight subordinate officials to support the above and they were known as Diwan, Mazumdar, Fadnavis, Daftardar, Karkhani, Chitnis, Jamdar and Potnis. The Jagir system was abolished by Shivaji and he preferred giving the cash salary.
He was born in the Shivneri Fort in Maharashtra probably on 19 February 1630. He is named after a local goddess, Shivai Devi. Shivaji is one of the revered historical figures of Maharashtra. He created an independent and sovereign state in the Maharashtra region. His mother, Raajmaata Jijabai was the daughter of Shri.Lakhuji Jadhavrao of Sindkhed.
Jun 4, 2021 · Ashta Pradhan (literally, Modern council of ministers) was a system of ministerial delegation in Maratha empire.[1] 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.
