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Who was responsible for governing the provinces known as Subas in the Mughal Empire?
Who was responsible for governing the provinces known as Subas in the Mughal Empire?
- Peasants
- Subadars (correct)
- Military commanders (faujdars)
- Brahmans
Which official in the Subas was in charge of financial matters?
Which official in the Subas was in charge of financial matters?
- Minister in charge of religious patronage (sadr)
- Town police commander (kotwal)
- Diwan (correct)
- Military paymaster (bakhshi)
During Akbar's reign, who was responsible for maintaining peace and order in the Subas?
During Akbar's reign, who was responsible for maintaining peace and order in the Subas?
- Faujdars
- Brahmans
- Sadr
- Kotwal (correct)
Which of the following was not an officer assisting the Subadar in the administration of the Subas?
Which of the following was not an officer assisting the Subadar in the administration of the Subas?
Where did Akbar hold religious discussions with scholars from various religions?
Where did Akbar hold religious discussions with scholars from various religions?
What book contains detailed descriptions of the administrative system laid down by Akbar in the Mughal Empire?
What book contains detailed descriptions of the administrative system laid down by Akbar in the Mughal Empire?
Who proposed the idea of Sulh-i-Kul or universal peace in the Mughal Empire?
Who proposed the idea of Sulh-i-Kul or universal peace in the Mughal Empire?
During the decline of Mughal rule, who emerged as political and economic centers?
During the decline of Mughal rule, who emerged as political and economic centers?
What was the vision of government framed around by Akbar with the help of Abul Fazl?
What was the vision of government framed around by Akbar with the help of Abul Fazl?
Which provinces were created by the Mansabdars under the later Mughal rulers?
Which provinces were created by the Mansabdars under the later Mughal rulers?
What led to the mansabdars becoming highly corrupt under the rule of later Mughal rulers?
What led to the mansabdars becoming highly corrupt under the rule of later Mughal rulers?
What system was used by the Mughals to fix the holders of ranks in the emperor's court?
What system was used by the Mughals to fix the holders of ranks in the emperor's court?
Which term denotes the number of soldiers a Mansabdar was required to maintain?
Which term denotes the number of soldiers a Mansabdar was required to maintain?
Who conducted a survey of crop yields and prices for a period of 10 years during the Mughal era?
Who conducted a survey of crop yields and prices for a period of 10 years during the Mughal era?
Which method was used in all Mughal periods to keep track of revenue and tax?
Which method was used in all Mughal periods to keep track of revenue and tax?
What position did Zamindars hold during Akbar's time in the Mughal Empire?
What position did Zamindars hold during Akbar's time in the Mughal Empire?
Which provinces in the Mughal Empire did not witness the application of the Zabt method for revenue collection?
Which provinces in the Mughal Empire did not witness the application of the Zabt method for revenue collection?
