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

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In the administrative hierarchy of the Delhi Sultanate, the empire was divided into provinces (Shiqs), which were further subdivided into Parganas. The Shiqdar was the executive head of the Pargana, responsible for maintaining law and order and overseeing the general administration [t1][t3]. While the Amil was primarily a revenue officer responsible for tax collection at the Pargana level [t3][t4], the Shiqdar held the chief executive authority and assisted in the revenue process [t3]. Under the Lodi dynasty, the Shiqdar's role was specifically defined as the Pargana or city officer in charge of both civil and military administration [t1][t2]. Other officials mentioned, such as the Ariz, were central military heads (Ariz-i-Mumalik) rather than local Pargana officials [t5]. Thus, the Shiqdar is the primary official associated with heading the Pargana unit.

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  1. [1] https://egyankosh.ac.in/bitstream/123456789/66570/1/Block-6.pdf
  2. [2] https://nios.ac.in/media/documents/SrSec315NEW/315_History_Eng/315_History_Eng_Lesson12.pdf
  3. [3] https://egyankosh.ac.in/bitstream/123456789/22078/1/Unit-19.pdf
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