Write a note on the administrative structure under the Marathas.

Maratha State appointed Hindus on high post and made Marathi as an official language instead of Persian. They prepare their own state craft dictionary i.e. ‘Raja Vyakaran Kosh’ for official use. The Maratha administration can be studied under three heads- Central Administration; Revenue Administration; and Military Administration.

Central Administration

It was founded by Shivaji for the sound system of administration which was greatly inspired from the Deccan style of administration. Most of the administrative reforms were inspired from Malik Amber reforms in Ahmednagar.

The King was the supreme head of state who was assisted by a group of eight ministers known as the ‘Ashtapradhan’.

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.
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