Medieval History PYQ 46 of 123 · Sultanate Society & Culture · Delhi Sultanate : Administration

During the Delhi Sultanate, the designation 'Muqaddam or Chaudhari' was used for

  1. AVillage headman
  2. BRevenue officials
  3. CVillage accountant
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above

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Correct answer: (a) Village headman

Explanation

During the Delhi Sultanate, the terms ‘Khut’, ‘Muqaddam’, or ‘Chaudhary’ were used for the village headman (sarpanch), who also worked to collect revenue for the Sultanate.

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