Shivaji divided his kingdom into:

A. Two Provinces

B. Three Provinces

C. Four Provinces

D. Five Provinces

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Shivaji divided his kingdom into Prants or provinces. There were four provinces at the time of his death. Each of these provinces was placed under viceroys who were also members of the Ashtapradhana. He was assisted by a staff of eight officers. The prants were sub-­divided into Parganas and these into Tarafs.