At the time of his coronation, Shivaji Maharaj appointed a council of ________ ministers.

Seven

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Eight

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Nine

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Ten

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Solution

The correct option is B Eight
At the time of his coronation, Shivaji Maharaj appointed a council of Eight ministers. Ashta Pradhan was a council of eight ministers that administered the Maratha empire. The council was formed in 1674 by founding Emperor Chhatrapati Shivaji. The term Ashta Pradhan literally translates to “the Prime Eight”, from the Sanskrit ashta (“eight”) and pradhan (“prime”).

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