Question

d) Explain the duties and responsibilities of the ministers in Maratha administration.​

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The Asthapradhan

Peshwa or the Chief Minister- He looked after general administration.

Amatya or Majumdar- Accountant general, he later became revenue and finance mnister.

Sachiv or Surunavis- Also called Chitnis; he looked after the Royal correspondence.

Sumant or Dabir- Foreign affairs and the master of Royal ceremonies.

Senapati or Sari-i-Naubat- Military commander. He looked after the recruitment, training and discipline of army.

Mantri or Waqia Navis- Personal safety of the king, he looked after the intelligence, post and household affairs.

Nyayadhish- Administration of Justice

Punditrao- Looking after charitable and religious affairs of the state. He worked for the moral upliftment of the people.