A) The kingdom was divided into eight provinces or Tarafs
B) Nobles were paid salaries and were asked to maintain contingents of horses
C) A tract of land, Khalisa, was set apart for the expenses of theTarafdar
D) Lands were measured and land taxes were fixed on that basis
Correct Answer: C
Solution :
Mahinud Gawan was a prime minister in the Bahamam Sultanate of Deccan about twenty three years from 1458 to 1481 A.D. Gawan introduced the following administrative reforms:(i) The existing four provinces were divided into two each and created eight 'Tarafs'. |
(ii) He reduced the powers of the governors of these 'Tarafs' (Provinces). |
(iii) In each of these eight Tarafs' some areas were kept reserve for the control of the Central Government and for their administrative control officials were appointed by the Centre. |
(iv) Orders were issued by him for placing one fort in each province under the charge of the governor and others under the control of military commanders appointed by the Sultan. |
(v) He put a check on the powers of the nobles. |
(vi) He introduced a fair system of justice. |
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