Question

What was the role of the Kamavisdar in Maratha revenue administration.

Answer 1

Instructions:

There should be at least 3 points here.

• Talk about the role of the Kamavisdar,who appointed him and what he was empowered to do.

Solution:

• The revenue administration of Peshwas was headed by a key official called the Kamavisdar.
• He was appointed by the Peshwa.
• He was empowered to maintain a small body of soldiers to police the administrative area, from where tribute or tax had to be collected.