Provincial Governance Dynamics in Medieval Islamic History

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What duties was Ahmad Yenaltagin expected to carry out as the new commander in chief?

Train the army and recruit mercenaries

Levy taxes and tributes only

Exact taxation and tribute, lead plunder raids, and manage governance (correct)

Declare independence from the sultan

How did the absence of hierarchy among officers affect governance in Mahmūd's administration?

Encouraged promotion based on merit

Cultivated spite and distrust (correct)

Ensured independence of each unit

Fostered teamwork and cooperation

What role did the Hindu general Tilak play in the rebellion against Yenaltagin?

He proposed a truce between Yenaltagin and the sultan

He trained mercenaries for the sultan

He eliminated Yenaltagin and was victorious (correct)

He supported Yenaltagin in his revolt

What was one of the key elements to prevent any single officer or unit from becoming too strong and declaring independence?

Hierarchical reporting structure to the ruler Signup and view all the answers

Why didn't Yenaltagin receive support from the army of the province during his revolt?

Due to the patrimonial nature of the army Signup and view all the answers

What type of troops made up Mahmūd's army, according to the text?

'Ghāzı̄s' and 'mutatāwı̄’a' Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason why provincial civil and military officers reported directly to the center?

To prevent successful rebellions Signup and view all the answers

Why did Ahmad-i Yenaltagin take the oath of allegiance and sign the articles of agreement?

To showcase his loyalty and commitment Signup and view all the answers

What specific instruction did Khwājah Ahmad-i Hasan Maimandi give to Ahmad-i Yenaltagin regarding political matters?

Not to discuss political matters with anyone Signup and view all the answers

Why was it essential for Ahmad-i Yenaltagin not to allow certain individuals to go beyond the river Chenab without permission?

To maintain control over their movements and actions Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary role assigned to the qādi as per the directions given?

Management of finances Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of not allowing Dailami Chiefs and others to mingle with the garrison of Lahore or play at chōgān?

To maintain discipline and order Signup and view all the answers

What form of tribute was paid to the Ghaznawids by the Raja of Nārāyanpūr in 399/1009?

Elephants and soldiers Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of Ahmad-i Yenaltagin's oath of allegiance to Mahmūd?

To prevent rebellions Signup and view all the answers

What was the main responsibility of the Turkish ghulāms in Mahmūd's government?

Revenue collection Signup and view all the answers

What did the Raja Gandā of Kalinjar promise to Mahmūd during the truce negotiation near modern Allahabad around 413/1022–1023?

Immediate payment of 300 elephants Signup and view all the answers

What did the historical records mention about the seizure of nı̄l (indigo) by the Ghaznawids?

Indigo was a curio offered to the Ghaznawids Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of Mahmūd's government proved to be unstable in the long term?

Boundary lines between civil and military duties Signup and view all the answers