Administration

Central Government Shivaji was a not only a great warrior but a good administrator too. He had an advisory council to assist him in his day-to-day administration. This council of eight ministers was known as Ashta Pradhan . Its functions were advisory. The eight ministers were: The Mukhya Pradhan or Peshwa or prime minister whose duty was to look after the general welfare and interests of the State. He officiated for the king in his absence. The Amatya or finance minister checked and countersigned all public accounts of the kingdom.