Administration in Medieval India
History ⇒ Medieval Indian History
Administration in Medieval India starts at 9 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the administrative structure of a 'Pargana' during the Mughal period.
Describe the main responsibilities of the Mir Bakshi in the Mughal administration.
Describe the process of revenue assessment under Akbar's Dahsala system.
Describe the role of the Diwan-i-Arz in the Delhi Sultanate administration.
Discuss the impact of the administrative reforms of Sher Shah Suri on later Mughal administration.
Discuss the significance of the Jagirdari system in Mughal administration.
Explain the difference between the Iqta and Jagir systems.
Explain the main features of the Mansabdari system under Akbar.
The term 'Amil' in Mughal administration referred to: (1) Tax collector (2) Judge (3) Army commander (4) Messenger
The term 'Subedar' in Mughal administration referred to: (1) Village headman (2) Provincial governor (3) Revenue officer (4) Chief justice
Which administrative post was responsible for maintaining law and order in a Mughal city? (1) Kotwal (2) Amil (3) Qanungo (4) Subedar
Which administrative system was introduced by Sher Shah Suri to improve road safety and communication? (1) Mansabdari (2) Iqta (3) Dak Chowki (4) Zabt
Fill in the blank: The _______ system was a land revenue system introduced by Sher Shah Suri.
Fill in the blank: The _______ was responsible for maintaining law and order in the villages during the Mughal period.
Fill in the blank: The _______ was the chief revenue officer in the Mughal central administration.
Fill in the blank: The _______ was the lowest administrative unit in the Mughal Empire.
True or False: The Iqta system was introduced by the Mughals in India.
True or False: The Mughal emperor was assisted by a council of ministers known as the 'Navaratnas'.
True or False: The Mughal Empire was divided into provinces called 'Subas'.
True or False: The post of Kotwal existed in both the Delhi Sultanate and Mughal administration.
