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Ashtapradhan was a Council of Ministers

  1. Gupta
  2. Chola
  3. Vijayanagar
  4. Maratha

Explanation

Option (d) is correct
  • The Ashtapradhan was a council of eight ministers established by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in 1674 to govern the Maratha Empire. It was designed for administrative efficiency, with each minister heading a specific department, such as finance, foreign affairs, or defence, and reporting directly to the king.

Infographic detailing Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj's life, military campaigns, and contributions to Maratha Empire, featuring a timeline, portraits, and color-coded sections. Highlights include major battles like Battle of Burhanpur (1681), naval engagements, religious devotion, and administrative reforms, with key events and outcomes labeled in green, purple, and red boxes.

Answer: (d) Maratha
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