History · Administration and Economy
UGC NET December 2013 History
The Shiqdar was:
AThe head of the village patwaris
BThe military officer at the pargana level ✓ Correct
CThe treasurer of the pargana
DThe officer looking after trade activities
Correct answer: (B) The military officer at the pargana level — The Shiqdar was the military officer at the pargana level, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★The Shiqdar was the military officer at the pargana level, so that is the answer.
★He kept order and enforced authority within the pargana.
★He commanded the local troops and helped in revenue collection.
★The Amil, by contrast, served as the treasurer of the pargana.
★The Qanungo was the head of the village patwaris and kept land records.
★The Karkun worked as the clerk of the pargana.
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