Shivaji's Ashta Pradhan: The Council of Eight That Ruled Swarajya

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Ashta Pradhan, the council of eight ministers that formed the backbone of Shivaji Maharaj's administration. From the Peshwa (prime minister) to the Nyayadhish (chief justice), each role had distinct responsibilities that helped build and sustain Swarajya. Lucas explains how the council was structured, how Shivaji selected his ministers based on merit rather than birth, and how the system balanced military, financial, and judicial powers. The conversation also touches on the Amatya's role in revenue, the Sachiv's correspondence, and the Pandit Rao's religious oversight. Listeners will learn about the bureaucratic genius behind the warrior king's reign and how the Ashta Pradhan model influenced later Maratha governance. #AshtaPradhan #ShivajiMaharaj #MarathaEmpire #Swarajya #Peshwa #Amatya #Nyayadhish #Sachiv #Dabir #PanditRao #Surnis #Chitnis #Mavala #Raigad #HindaviSwarajya #History #FexingoHistory #SouthAsianHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo