The member of Shivaji's Astha Pradhana who looked after foreign affairs was

1. Shivaji established an administrative council called the Astha Pradhana (Council of Eight Ministers). 2. Each minister had specific responsibilities. The minister responsible for foreign affairs was known as the Sumant (or Dabir). 3. The Peshwa was the Prime Minister, the Sachiv handled correspondence, and the Pandit Rao was in charge of religious matters.