Maratha kingdom ruled in India in the 17th century. Maratha king was the supreme authority with powers over the legislature, executive, judiciary and military. Maratha’s ruler, Shivaji was assisted by the Ashtapradhan in his administration. Ashtapradhan was the council of ministers. Let us see the functions of ministers in the Ashtapradhan.
- Peshwa – Prime Minister
- Nyayadhyaksh – Chief Judicial officer
- Amatya – Finance officer
- Sachiv – Royal correspondence
- Mantrin – Private secretary of the king
- Pandila Rao – Religious and charitable activities
- Sumant – Foreign affairs
- Senapathy – Military
