Question

Match the officials with their specific jurisdictions in the central administrative setup of Mughal dynasty.

• A. Chowdhari
• B. Subedar
• C. Faujdar
• D. Shiqdar

Answer 1

For administrative purposes, the Mughal empire divided the kingdom into smaller units. These divisions were Subahs, Sarkars, Parganas, Villages, and Towns. Officers were appointed in each division to maintain the army, collecting revenue, and administering the judiciary. The officers in charge of the divisions were:-

• Subah- Subedar
• Sarkar- Faujdar
• Pargana- Shiqdar
• Village - Chowdhari
• Town - Kotwal