History · Administration and Economy
UGC NET January 2017 History
Which of the following is not correct?
AAkbar divided his empire into twelve territorial units. These were called Subas.
BA Suba was divided into a number of Sarkars.
CA Sarkar was further divided into Parganas.
DA Pargana was further divided into Shiqs. ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) A Pargana was further divided into Shiqs. — The statement that a Pargana was divided into Shiqs is not correct, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★The statement that a Pargana was divided into Shiqs is not correct, so that is the answer.
★Akbar divided his empire into twelve subas.
★Each suba was divided into a number of sarkars.
★Each sarkar was further divided into parganas.
★The pargana was the smallest unit of administration.
★It was not divided into shiqs; its officer was the shiqdar.
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