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The member of Shivaji’s Ashta Pradhana who looked after foreign affairs was

  1. Peshwa
  2. Sachiv
  3. Pandit Rao
  4. Sumant

Explanation

Option (d) is correct
  • The Sumant served as the foreign Minister, handling diplomatic relations, treaties, and the reception of foreign

Diagram illustrating Ashtapradhan System, a Council of Eight Ministers in a historical empire, detailing each minister's role and responsibilities. Each minister's title is highlighted in purple or yellow boxes with brief descriptions and accompanied by portraits, including Peshwa (Prime Minister), Senapati (Commander-in-Chief), Amatya (Finance Minister), Sumant (Foreign Minister), Shurunavis (Secretary), Nyayadhyaksha (Chief Justice), Mantri (Interior Minister), and Panditrao (High Priest).

Answer: (d) Sumant
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