UPSC History The Mughal Empire Question Bank Mughal Period / Sur Dynasty

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    Consider the following statements about Sher Shah's administration                 [NDA 2014-I]
    1. He divided his empire into Sarkars which were further subdivided into Parganas.
    2. The Sarkars and the Parganas were directly administered by Sher Shah without the help of any other officials
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    A)  Only 1                         

    B)  Only 2

    C)  Both 1 and 2                

    D)  Neither 1 nor 2

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

     Sher Shah divided the entire Kingdom in 47 divisions and called them "Sarkars". These Sarkars were divided into Parganas. Every Pargana was under a Shikqdar, who looked into the law arid order of his Pargana.


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