Q. With reference to Sher Shah Administration, is the term “mauza” related to?
Answer: D
Notes:
Explanation: Although his rule lasted for only five years, he organised a brilliant administrative system which served as inspiration to not only the Mughal administration but to the British too.
- The empire was divided into forty-seven sarkars. Chief Shiqdar (law and order) and Chief Munsif (judge) were the two officers in charge of the administration in each sarkar.
- Each sarkar was divided into several parganas.
- Shiqdar (military officer), Amil (land revenue), Fotedar (treasurer), and Karkuns (accountants) were in charge of the administration of each pargana.
- Mauza (village) had the lowest level of administration.
Source: Poonam Dahiya