Q. With reference to Sher Shah Administration, is the term “mauza” related to?
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[A] Province

[B] Paraganas

[C] Divisions

[D] Village

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

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