Consider the following statements about the administrative measures of Shivaji : 1. The scheme of Ashta Pradhan (eight ministers) was completed and announced at the time of Shivaji's coronation with regulations and duties properly defined. 2. Shivaji intr

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Q: 80 (CDS-II/2024)
Consider the following statements about the
administrative measures of Shivaji :
1. The scheme of Ashta Pradhan (eight
ministers) was completed and
announced at the time of Shivaji's
coronation with regulations and duties
properly defined.
2. Shivaji introduced Marathi in place of
Persian and coined Sanskrit technical
terms for administrative purposes.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct ?

question_subject: 

History

question_exam: 

CDS-II

Shivaji established the Ashta Pradhan, his council of eight ministers, which was firmly organized by the time of his coronation. He indeed promoted the use of Marathi and Sanskrit in administration, replacing Persian, which was the norm under earlier Muslim rulers.