Question

“Create a Doodle on MARATHAS” which must:
1. comprise of words / statements that you relate to the rise of Marathas.
2. include the administration and administration of Army under Shivaji.
3. contain the land revenue system implemented by the Marathas.
Remember, your Doodle needs to convey clearly who the Marathas were and about their achievements!

Answer 1

Dear Student,
You can include the following points while preparing the answer :
Administration under Shivaji rule-

Shivaji was successful administrator.His council of eight ministers,called the ashtapradhan,counselled him on all important matters.The council consisted of the following ministers.

• Peshwa-head of the council and administration incharge .
• Senapati-army's commander -in-chief
• Nyayadhish-incharge of justice
• Majumdar-Incharge of finance
• Pant Sachiv- General Secretary
• Sumanta-Foreign affairs
• Mantri-head of intelligence
• Dandadhyaksha-Incharge of religious matters.

Revenue System :
Revenue System during the reign of Shivaji was quite an efficient one. Currency, trade tax and land revenue were the most important sources of the fixed income of Shivaji. Shivaji collected the chauth and sardeshmukhi from the territory which was either under his enemies or under his own influence. The revenue system of Shivaji was Ryotwari in which the state established direct contact with the peasants. The revenue system of Shivaji enhanced the prosperity of his subjects.