History · Sources of Medieval Indian History
UGC NET June 2020 History
Which of the following statements are correct about the parvanchas of the Mughal period? Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- 1. It was the official term for the rescripts of the ministers and grandees of the Mughal empire.
- 2. It did not require the royal seal.
- 3. They were issued in accordance with a previous order of the emperor.
- 4. During the early period of the Mughal dynasty, parvanchas were not issued for the stipulated salaries of the Begums and Princes.
A1 and 2 only
B2 and 4 only
C1, 2 and 3 only ✓ Correct
D2, 3 and 4 only
Correct answer: (C) 1, 2 and 3 only — The first three statements are correct, so the answer is 1, 2 and 3 only.
Explanation
★The first three statements are correct, so the answer is 1, 2 and 3 only.
★Parvanchas were like farmans of the Mughal period.
★It was the official term for the rescripts of the ministers and grandees of the empire.
★It did not require the royal seal and was issued in accordance with a previous order of the emperor.
★The fourth statement is wrong, as parvanchas were issued for the salaries of the Begums and Princes too.
★So only the first, second and third statements are correct.
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