Multiple choice

During the reign of Sher shah, which of the following was the duty of Amil?

  1. To work as the police officer at paragana level

  2. To head the village council

  3. To assist the Khizanadar

  4. To measure the land for the purpose of land-revenue

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Under Sher Shah Suri's administrative reforms, the 'Amil' was a revenue official responsible for measuring land and assessing land revenue at the pargana level.