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Into how many Subah was the empire divided during the reign of Akbar?
Into how many Subah was the empire divided during the reign of Akbar?
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The correct option is D 15
Answer:
The correct answer is option (d) – 15.
During the reign of Akbar, the empire was divided into 15 Subah.
- The ruler or Governor of Subah was known as Subahdar.
- The word Subah is derived from Persian and Arabic.
- In the Mughal Empire, a State or Province was known as Subah.
- Subah was established by Akbar when he carried out his administrative reforms during 1572 to 1580.
- By the end of the reign of Akbar there were 15 Subah, initially it was 12.
- Subahs were further divided into districts known as Sarkars.
- The further divisions of Sarkars were known as Mahals or Parganas.
- During the end of the empire in the 18th century, the Subahs were conquered by the British and Marathas.
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Answer:
The correct answer is option (d) – 15.
During the reign of Akbar, the empire was divided into 15 Subah.
- The ruler or Governor of Subah was known as Subahdar.
- The word Subah is derived from Persian and Arabic.
- In the Mughal Empire, a State or Province was known as Subah.
- Subah was established by Akbar when he carried out his administrative reforms during 1572 to 1580.
- By the end of the reign of Akbar there were 15 Subah, initially it was 12.
- Subahs were further divided into districts known as Sarkars.
- The further divisions of Sarkars were known as Mahals or Parganas.
- During the end of the empire in the 18th century, the Subahs were conquered by the British and Marathas.
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