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Medieval History UPPSC 1997 GS-I
Question

Assertion (A): In matters of State Shivaji was advised by a Council of Ministers.
Reason (R): Each minister held independent charge of his department.

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Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A”.

Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of the Maratha Empire, was indeed advised by a Council of Ministers. Each minister in Shivaji's administration held independent charge of his department.

Thus, both statements are correct and the reason explains the assertion accurately.

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