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Shivaji was a proficient administrator. He looked into the welfare of his people. He was assisted by a cabinet of eight ministers. The chief minister was the Peshwa. He was responsible for the welfare of people and co-ordination of various departments. The Amatya looked after the accounts. The Mantri was the home minister and the Sachiv was responsible for all royal letters and accounts of the Paraganas. The Senapati recruited and trained soldiers. The highest judicial authority was the Nyayadhish. Danadhyakshya looked after the charitable works. Shivaji's revenue system was well-organised. The farmers paid two-third of the produce as revenue. In parts of the Mughal Empire which were under Shivaji's authority, two types of taxes were levied. Chauth was one-fourth of the land revenue. Sardeshmukhi was one-tenth of the land revenue. He cautioned the officials against harassment. Shivaji was just and approachable to all.
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