Question

Discuss the system of the Maratha administration in 250 words

Answer 1

Shivajis’ Administration:Shivaji has been called the ‘father of the Maratha nation.’ Besides being a great conqueror and a diplomat, he was a successful administrator.In the words of Dr. Ishwari Prasad,“His system of administration was better than the Mughal administration in severalareas.”image source: shivajimaharaj.in/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/shivaji-maharaj-coronation-ceremony-rajyabhishek-1600×550.jpgA benevolent administrator:Dr. R.C. Majumdar writes of him, “He was not merely a daring soldier and successful military conqueror but also an enlightened ruler of his people.” Shivaji was readily accessible to his all subjects. He was a popular monarch. He kept a close watch on the administrative affairs of the state. All powers were concentrated on him but he ruled with theadvice of his ministers. The common people regarded him with great devotion. They considered him as their greatest benefactor.General features of Shivaji’s administration:1. He employed members of all castes and tribes to maintain balance among them.2. He assigned separate responsibilities to the ministers and each of them was made responsible for his work to him.ADVERTISEMENTS:3. He made no office hereditary.4. In general he did not assign jagirs to hiscivil and military officers.5. He gave special attention towards the administration of the forts.6. In matters of administration, he gave superior position to his civil officers as compared to military officers.ADVERTISEMENTS:7. He established Ryotwari system in revenue administration. The state kept direct contact with the farmers.Shivaji took special care to make his administrative system responsive to the needs of the people. In the words of Dr. Ishwari Prasad, “The institutions which heestablished were an improvement upon the existing order and were well adapted to the well-being of his subjects.”Central Administration:He had a council of ministers (Asht Pradhari) to advise him on the matters of the state but he was not bound by it. He could appoint or dismiss them. This appointment was subject to their efficiency. The Peshwa was the first among ministers. The word Peshwa stands for leader or senior one.

Answer 2

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