Q. With reference to the Mughal provincial and local administration, consider the following statements:
1.The Amalguzar was responsible for maintaining law and order in the districts.
2.The Patwari maintained village-level land and revenue records.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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[A] Only 1

[B] Only 2

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Amalguzar was responsible for land revenue collection, not maintaining law and order. The official in charge of law and order in the district was the Fauzdar.
  • Patwari was the village accountant, responsible for maintaining records related to land and revenue at the village level.

Source: NCERT and History Of Medieval India  – NCERT (Satish Chandra)

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