Question

In medieval India, during the reign of Shivaji, the role of the official called 'Chitnis' was to _________.

• A. be the in-charge of King's personal security guard
• B. be the in-charge of intelligence/espionage activity
• C. be the master of ceremonies in the royal court
• D. assist the king with his correspondence

Answer 1

The correct option is D assist the king with his correspondence

Ashta Pradhan was a council of eight ministers that administered the Maratha empire. It was an administrative and advisory council set up in 1674 by the Maratha leader Shivaji. The eight officials were called Peshva, Amatya, Waqia-Navis, Samant, Sachiv, Pandit Rao, Sar-i-nabuat, and Nyayadhish. Sachiv was also called Chitnis, he looked after the royal correspondence.