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The famous medieval Maratha kingdom's administrative system was called?

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This Medieval History question examines the factual relationship behind “The famous medieval Maratha kingdom's administrative system was called?”. The verified answer is Ashtapradhan (Eight Ministers), identified by matching the question’s person, event, institution, monument, text, policy, place, or chronology with the correct option. The accompanying explanation clarifies the tested association, distinguishes Ashtapradhan (Eight Ministers) from Mughalai, Delhi Sultanate system, Peshwai only, and provides an exam-focused recall method.

AMughalai
BAshtapradhan (Eight Ministers)
CDelhi Sultanate system
DPeshwai only
Correct Answer: Ashtapradhan (Eight Ministers)Your Answer: B

Explanation

Ashtapradhan (Eight Ministers) is the answer that best fits the evidence and wording of “The famous medieval Maratha kingdom's administrative system was called?”. Shivaji established the Ashtapradhan (Eight Ministers) system as his council of ministers. The eight ministers were: Peshwa - Amatya - Saksiv - Sumant - Mantri - Nyayadhish - Senapati - and Panditrao. The key to solving this item is to identify exactly what the question tests—the relevant ruler, event, institution, work, place, policy, date, or historical association—and then connect that clue with Ashtapradhan (Eight Ministers). This direct association is more reliable than choosing an option merely because it belongs to the same broad medieval period. The remaining choices—Mughalai, Delhi Sultanate system, Peshwai only—serve as distractors. The answer is thus not a guess based on familiarity: it follows from the question-specific connection between Ashtapradhan (Eight Ministers) and the subject asked in the stem.

Important Notes

  • Correct answer: Ashtapradhan (Eight Ministers); it directly matches the fact tested in “The famous medieval Maratha kingdom's administrative system was called?”.
  • Do not confuse Ashtapradhan (Eight Ministers) with the distractors Mughalai, Delhi Sultanate system, Peshwai only; each has a different historical association.
  • Revise the fact as a question-answer pair: “The famous medieval Maratha kingdom's administrative system was called — Ashtapradhan (Eight Ministers)”.

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What is the correct answer to “The famous medieval Maratha kingdom's administrative system was called?”

The correct answer is Ashtapradhan (Eight Ministers), corresponding to option B.

Why is Ashtapradhan (Eight Ministers) correct in this question?

Ashtapradhan (Eight Ministers) has the specific historical association described in the question and explained in the answer context.

Why should the other options be rejected?

Mughalai, Delhi Sultanate system, Peshwai only do not match the exact person, event, place, work, policy, or chronology tested by the stem.

How should this fact be remembered for competitive exams?

Revise the compact pair “The famous medieval Maratha kingdom's administrative system was called — Ashtapradhan (Eight Ministers)” and connect it with the supporting context and timeline.

What is Medieval Indian History and what period does it cover?

Medieval Indian History covers the period from approximately 700 CE to 1750 CE, including the Arab invasion, Delhi Sultanate, Vijayanagara Empire, Bahmani Sultanate, Mughal Empire, and Maratha Confederacy. Key topics include rulers, their policies, architecture, art, administration, and revenue systems. It is important for UPSC Prelims and Mains, SSC CGL, and State PCS exams.

Who were the important rulers of the Delhi Sultanate?

Important Delhi Sultanate rulers: Qutub-ud-din Aibak (1206-1210, built Qutub Minar), Iltutmish (1211-1236, consolidated the sultanate), Razia Sultana (first woman sultan, 1236-1240), Alauddin Khalji (1296-1316, market reforms and Mongol repulsion), Muhammad bin Tughlaq (1325-1351, transferred capital to Daulatabad), and Ibrahim Lodi (defeated by Babur in 1526).

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