SHIVAJI'S ASHTAPRADHAN-ugc
They included:
1- Peshwa—Also called “Mukhya Pradhan” Finance and general administration; later he became Prime Minister and assumed great importance.
2-Sar-i-Naubat—Senapati or military commander: this was only an honorary post with no real military powers.
3- Majumdar or Ainatya—Accountant general during the rule of the Peshwas; he later became revenue and
finance minister.
4-Waqenavis— Intelligence, posts and household affairs.
5-Surunavis or Sachiv—Also called chitnis, looked after correspondence.
6-Dabir or Suriiania— Master of ceremonies.
7-Nyayadhish— Justice.
8-Pandit Rao— Charities and religious affairs.
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