meri saheli magazine online Published this article page no 31 Surat was plundered by him for the second time in 1670.He also captured all his lost territories by his conquests.In 1674 Shivaji crowned himself at Raigarh and assumed the title Chatrapathi. Administrative Policies He laid the foundations of a sound system of administration. The king was the pivot of the government. He was assisted by a council of ministers called Ashtapradhan.Peshwa – Finance and general administration. Later he became the prime minister.SariNaubat or Senapati – Military commander an honorary post.Amatya – Accountant General.Waqenavis – Intelligence posts and household affairs.Sachiv – Correspondence.Sumanta – Master of ceremonies.Nyayadish – Justice.Panditarao – Charities and religious administration. Revenue PoliciesLands were measured by using the measuring rod called kathi. Lands were also classified into three categories – paddy fields garden lands and hilly tracks.Taxes Chauth and sardeshmukhi were the taxes collected not in the Maratha kingdom but in the neighbouring territories of the Mughal empire or Deccan sultanates. 11 ○ Chauth was one fourth of the land revenue paid to the Marathas in order to avoid the Maratha raids. ○ Sardeshmukhi was an additional levy of ten percent on those lands which the Marathas claimed hereditary rights. Shivaji was a man of military genius and his army was well organized There were two divisions in the Maratha cavalryBargirs equipped and paid by the stateSilahdars maintained by the nobles. In the infantry the Mavli foot soldiers played an important role. Insta Curious Do you know about Taanaji Malusare and the Battle of Singhagad? Reference read this meri saheli magazine online buy.
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