Maratha State appointed Hindus on high post and made Marathi as an official language instead of Persian. They prepare their own state craft dictionary i.e. 'Raja Vyakaran Kosh for official use. The Maratha administration can be studied under three heads-Central Administration; Revenue Administration; and Military Administration.
It was founded by Shivaji for the sound system of administration which was greatly inspired from the Deccan style of administration. Most of the administrative reforms were inspired from Malik Amber reforms in Ahmednagar.
The King was the supreme head of state who was assisted by a group of eight ministers known as the 'Ashtapradhan'.
Apart from the departmental duties, three of the ministers-Peshwas, Schiva and the Mantri were also given incharge of extensive provinces.
All ministers, except the Panditrao and the Nyayadish, had to serve in a war whenever necessary.
Shivaji divided entire territory into three provinces, each under a viceroy.
He further divided the provinces into Prants then Pargana and Tarafs. The lowest unit was the village which was headed by its headman or Patel.
Shivaji organised a disciplined and efficient army. The ordinary soldiers were paid in cash, but big chief and military commander were paid through jagir grants (Saranjam or Mokasa).
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