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What was the primary document used to confirm land assessments and dues in Sher Shah's administration?
What was the primary document used to confirm land assessments and dues in Sher Shah's administration?
Which of the following best describes Sher Shah's military administration?
Which of the following best describes Sher Shah's military administration?
Which road was the most significant constructed during Sher Shah's reign?
Which road was the most significant constructed during Sher Shah's reign?
What was Sher Shah's approach towards trade during his reign?
What was Sher Shah's approach towards trade during his reign?
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What architectural achievement is attributed to Sher Shah?
What architectural achievement is attributed to Sher Shah?
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Which coins were introduced during Sher Shah's reign?
Which coins were introduced during Sher Shah's reign?
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What was a defining feature of Sher Shah's religious policy?
What was a defining feature of Sher Shah's religious policy?
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How was the state's share of land revenue determined during Sher Shah's reign?
How was the state's share of land revenue determined during Sher Shah's reign?
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What characterized the communication system during Sher Shah's rule?
What characterized the communication system during Sher Shah's rule?
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What role did sarais play in Sher Shah's administration?
What role did sarais play in Sher Shah's administration?
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Study Notes
Provincial Administration
- Levels of administration: Central, Provincial (Sarkar), District (Pargana), Village
- Central Level Officers: King and Council of Ministers
- Provincial Level Officers: Chief Shiqdar-Chief Munsif, Qazi, Shiqdar, Munsif, treasurer, two accountants
- District Level Officers: Muqaddams, Kotwals, Patwaris and Village Panchayat
- Village Level: Village Panchayat
Land Revenue
- Land yield assessed carefully, state's share fixed at one-third of produce
- Payment could be in cash or kind
- Documents for assessment: 'Patta'
- Other Record: 'Kabuliyat'
- System wasn't fully implemented due to short reign
Communication System
- Excellent road network built to ease official and troop movement
- Grand Trunk Road, longest and most important of four major roads
- Roads connected Agra to Jodhpur and Chittor, Lahore to Multan
- Roads had trees for shade and 'Sarais' (rest houses) at intervals for travellers
Trade and Commerce
- To boost trade, duties (except two) abolished
- First duty levied on goods entering the country
- Second duty levied on sold goods
- Introduction of new weights, measures, and uniform standard coins (gold, silver, copper)
- Silver coin 'rupiya' introduced by Sher Shah
Military Administration
- Large standing army (cavalry, infantry, and elephants)
- Sher Shah personally supervised soldier appointments and training
- Soldier salaries based on ability
- 'Dagh' and 'Chehra' systems to maintain descriptive soldier records
- Army divided into units under commanders with Garrisons in strategic locations
- Soldier salaries fixed by abilities
Religious Policy
- Religious tolerance policy was followed
- Appointing Hindus to high posts
- Generous charitable donations to Hindus and Muslims
Literature and Architecture
- Patronized scholars in court
- Introduced a distinct architectural style
- Mausoleum at Sasaram (huge octagonal tomb with multiple levels, arches, and an imposing dome)
- Purana Qila (in Delhi) constructed
- Sher Shah promoted art and learning
Estimate of Sher Shah
- Five-year reign
- Established a vast empire
- Contributions will be remembered in history
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Explore the intricacies of provincial administration, land revenue systems, and communication networks. This quiz covers various levels of governance, key officers, and administrative documents related to land yield. Test your knowledge on trade and commerce efforts during this period.
