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Who among the following ministers in the eight member council (Ashtapradhan) of Shivaji held the charge of finance?

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Peshwa
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Amatya
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Sumant
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Pandit Rao
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Solution

The correct option is B Amatya
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. The charge of finance was held by Amatya.

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