During Shivaji's rule the Council of the State consisted of

A. Eight Ministers

B. Eighteen Ministers

C. Twelve Ministers

D. Fifteen Ministers

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

The Ashta Pradhan (also termed Asta Pradhad or the Council of 8) was a council of eight ministers that administered the Maratha empire. The council was formed in 1674 by their king, Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.