Multiple choice

In the Delhi Sultanat, an administrative unit called 'Paragana' was headed by an official known as-

  1. Shiqdar

  2. Barid.

  3. Ariz

  4. Amil
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Amil was the administrative head of a Paragana in the Delhi Sultanate. The Paragana was the basic fiscal and administrative unit, and the Amil was responsible for revenue collection and maintaining law and order in that jurisdiction. Shiqdar was the head of a Shiq (district), Barid was an intelligence officer, and Ariz was the head of the military department.

Keep practicing — related questions