मन्त्रपति

noun

मन्त्रपति meaning in English

A chief minister or head of the council of ministers.

Detailed Explanation

A historical or formal title referring to the chief minister or the head of the council of ministers in a government or royal court. In ancient and medieval Indian political contexts, it denoted the highest-ranking administrative official responsible for advising the ruler and managing state affairs.

📝 Cultural Context

The term is primarily used in historical, literary, or formal contexts to describe high-ranking government officials in pre-modern Indian kingdoms. It is not commonly used in modern democratic parlance, where 'Prime Minister' or 'Chief Minister' are standard.

उदाहरण वाक्य

राजा ने मन्त्रपति को राज्य के प्रशासन की देखरेख का कार्य सौंपा।
The king entrusted the Mantrapati with the oversight of the state's administration.
इतिहास में मन्त्रपति की भूमिका अत्यंत महत्वपूर्ण मानी जाती थी।
In history, the role of the Mantrapati was considered extremely significant.