Shivaji's Administrative System
UPSC Archival Analysis
Exam Year
2017
Evidence Source
LinkID: MED_MAR_2017_179 Ref: Satish Chandra, Medieval India
The following were the Officers in the 'Ashtapradhan' of Shivaji:
1. Mazumdar
2. Dabir
3. Waknis
4. Surnis
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Correct Option: E
Shivaji's Ashtapradhan council included specialized officers like the Mazumdar (Finance), Dabir (Foreign Affairs), Waknis (Internal Affairs), and Surnis (Correspondence). All these roles were vital to his centralized administration.