During the Mughal period the registers of the local agricultural lands were maintained by ________.

Kotwal

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Qanungo

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Amin

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Krori

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Solution

The correct option is B Qanungo
During the Mughal period, land revenue was a great source of income.
Qanungo was appointed at Paragana level. He was made responsible for surveying land in Pargana. He was the record keeper of the land.
Amin was also known as Munsif. He was responsible to determine revenue at Paragana level. He established direct contact with the peasant to collect revenue.

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