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During the reign of Chhatrapati Shivaji, the administrative official who served as the finance minister and accountant-general was designated as:

A. Peshwa
B. Amatya✓ Correct Answer
C. Sumant
D. Panditrao

💡 Solution & Explanation

The Amatya or Majumdar served as the finance minister within Shivaji's council of ministers, known as the Ashtapradhan, responsible for reviewing state income and expenditure accounts. The Peshwa held the chief ministerial portfolio overseeing overall administration, while the Sumant functioned as the foreign minister handling diplomatic relations. Panditrao managed religious affairs, temple grants, and maintenance of public morality.

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