UPSC History Delhi Sultnat (Gulam, Khilji, Tughlak, Sayyed, Lodhi) Question Bank Medieval History

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    In medieval India, the designations Shiqdar and Karkuns were respectively used for

    A) military officer and accountants

    B) military officer and land revenue officer

    C) military officer and Minister for Communications

    D) minister for communications and in charge of Army

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Sher Shah's empire was divided into forty seven sarkars. Chief Shiqdar (law and order) and Chief Munsif (judge) were the tw officers in charge of the administration in each sarkar. Each Sarkar was divided into several parganas. Shiqdar (military officer), Amin (land revenue), Fotedar (treasurer) Karkuns (accountants) were in charge of the administration of each pargana.


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