Q. With reference to the provincial and socio-political structure of the Bahamani Sultanate, consider the following pairs:
TerminologyMeaning / Context
1. AfaqisForeigners and immigrants who settled in the Deccan, often controlling key military and trade positions.
2. TarafdarA provincial governor responsible for both civil and military administration in a Taraf.
3. JagirLand reserved for meeting the expenses of the King and the royal household.
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation:
- Pair 1: Correct. Afaqis (or Pardesis) were the “newcomers” from outside India (Persia, Central Asia, etc.), who often clashed with the locally settled Deccanis.
- Pair 2: Correct. The Tarafdar (or Subedar) was the military-administrative head of a Taraf (province).
- Pair 3: Incorrect. Jagir was land granted to a noble (Tarafdar or Amir) in lieu of salary and maintenance of troops. The land reserved for the King’s household expenses was the Khalisa.
