History · Administration and Economy
UGC NET June 2013 History
Which of the following officers was not associated with the administration of cities in the Mughal empire?
ANazim ✓ Correct
BQazi
CMir-i-Adl
DKotwal
Correct answer: (A) Nazim — The Nazim was not a city officer, so the answer is the Nazim.
Explanation
★The Nazim was not a city officer, so the answer is the Nazim.
★In the Mughal system the Nazim was the governor of a province, or subah.
★He was a high provincial official, not concerned with the running of a single city.
★The Qazi was the judge and religious head who decided cases by Islamic law.
★The Mir-i-Adl was a judicial officer who assisted in the administration of justice.
★The Kotwal was the chief police officer in charge of order and security in a city.
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