The dynamic administrative system 'Ashta Pradhan' featured a foreign affairs minister position known as the: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The dynamic administrative system 'Ashta Pradhan' featured a foreign affairs minister position known as the:
A. Sumant (or Dabir)
B. Sachiv
C. Amatya
D. Mantri
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The 'Sumant' (or Dabir) handled foreign diplomacy, managing relationships with neighboring states and receiving foreign ambassadors at the Maratha court.

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The famous Bhakti saint Chaitanya Mahaprabhu introduced a unique style of emotional devotional singing that focused on the ecstatic chanting of the names of Lord Krishna, a practice known as:
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Correct Answer: Option A


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