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THINK ABOUT IT Chhatrapati Shivaji issued strict instructions to his officials not to mistreat the subjects or to forcefully grab even a blade of grass from them. In one of the letters issued to his officials, Chhatrapati Shivaji says: “Wood from big trees like teak is required for the Navy. If needed, secure permission for cutting the trees from the forest and then proceed. Other trees like the mango and jackfruit are also useful, but do not touch them. Because such trees take many years to mature, and the people look after them like their children. If you cut them, will their sorrow ever end? If you accomplish something by oppressing others, it perishes soon, along with the oppressor. There is harm in the absence of such trees as well. Therefore, do not use force in any circumstances.” Based on Chhatrapati Shivaji’s letter, what can you tell about his values as a ruler? Chhatrapati Shivaji also had an aṣhṭa pradhāna manḍala, or council of eight ministers (Fig. 3.13), to assist him with administration. Amātya Pradhān Sachiv Prime Minister t Finance Land Revenue a Minister Minister 8 e a G | Mantrī Nyāyādhīsh n y Intelligence Chhatrapatī B Chief Justice n Minister The Sovereign King a d I y i Sumant Panḍitrāo o S Minister for Senāpatī Head of i l Foreign Affairs Religious Affairs x Commander-in-chief E 72 Fig. 3.13. Reprint 2026-27