Question

Mention the salient features of the administration of Shivaji.

Answer 1

shivaji maharaj had a great type of administration
the administration was wonderfully divided in the variuos parts
the peasant can report about the officer direectly to the king
in it king gave the justice to everyone
he trained his soldiers
he behaved equally to everuone
he respected women and elders

Answer 2

i.All those in government service were paid in cash and not through land grants or jagirs. In no case fresh grants of lands were to be made.
ii.All posts were filled on basis of merit and not hereditary.
iii.During war or raid in enemy territory the women,children and temple must not be harmed.
iv.No posts even the highest administration were to be hereditary.