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I occupied the office of prime minister in the Maratha Kingdom. I advised the king in military and administrative matters. I was the head of the advisory council during the reign of Chhatrapati Shivaji. Who am I?

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Peshwa
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Nyayadhyaksh
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Sachiv
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Senapathy
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Solution

The correct option is A Peshwa
The officer mentioned above refers to Peshwa. He was the prime minister and head of the Ashtapradhan that advised Chhatrapati on administrative and military matters. Nyayadhyaksh was the chief judicial officer. Senapathy was the military commander. And Sachiv was the royal correspondent of the Maratha king.

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