Administration of Swarajya

1. Ashtapradhan Mandal (Council of Eight Ministers)

Position	Role & Responsibilities
Peshwa (Prime Minister)	Chief advisor and administrator, managed state affairs.
Amatya (Finance Minister)	Handled revenue collection and treasury management.
Shurunavis / Sachiv (Secretary)	Maintained official records and correspondence.
Sumant (Foreign Minister)	Managed diplomatic relations and alliances.
Senapati (Commander-in-Chief)	Head of the army, responsible for military strategy.
Nyayadhish (Chief Justice)	Ensured legal justice and resolved disputes.
Mantri (Interior Minister)	Kept intelligence records and monitored government activities.
Panditrao (Religious Head)	Supervised religious matters and charity work.

2. Revenue System

Ryotwari System: Farmers paid taxes directly to the state based on land and productivity.
Chauth & Sardeshmukhi: Additional taxes collected from neighboring regions for protection and administration.
Land Measurement System: The Kathi system was used for accurate tax collection.

3. Justice System

Nyayadhish (Chief Justice):: Handled legal matters and ensured justice.
Local Panchayats:: Resolved village disputes and maintained order.
Fair & Swift Justice:: Shivaji Maharaj was known for impartial and quick decision-making.

Conclusion

Shivaji Maharaj’s administration laid the foundation for a strong Swarajya. His governance system ensured stability, justice, and prosperity.