Q. With reference to the Mughal administrative system, consider the following statements:
1.The Sadr in the province was responsible for overseeing judicial and religious affairs.
2.The Muqaddam served as the headman of the district, managing law and order.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation:
- The Sadr was responsible for judicial and religious affairs at the provincial level under the Mughal administration.
- The Muqaddam was the village headman, not the district head. He managed village-level affairs. The Fauzdar was the district officer responsible for maintaining law and order.
Source: NCERT and History Of Medieval India – NCERT (Satish Chandra)
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