How did the role of the Peshwa change after Shivaji?

Under Shivaji, the Peshwa was a subordinate minister; later, under Shahu, the Peshwas became the hereditary, de facto rulers of the empire.

Maratha Administrative Innovations

UPSC Archival Analysis

Exam Year

2013

Evidence Source

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ID: MED_MUG_2013_67 Ref: Satish Chandra, Medieval India

Ashtapradhan was a Council of Ministers in:

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The Ashtapradhan was the council of eight ministers that managed the Maratha administration under Chhatrapati Shivaji. Each minister was responsible for a specific department like finance, military, or foreign affairs.