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Q92 (CDS-I/2002) History & Culture › Medieval India › Delhi Sultanate governance Answer Verified

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 territory was organized into several tiers: provinces (Iqtas), districts (Shiqs), and sub-districts (Parganas). Each tier had specific officials in charge.

  • Amil: He was the administrative and revenue head of the Pargana. The Amil was responsible for assessing and collecting land revenue and ensuring the general administration of the local area.
  • Shiqdar: Historically, the Shiqdar was the head of the Shiq (District). His primary duty was to maintain law and order and provide military support for revenue collection. While the Shiqdar moved to the Pargana level in the later Lodi/Sur period, the standard head of the Pargana for the Sultanate era is the Amil.
  • Ariz: The Ariz-i-Mumalik was the minister in charge of the central military department, not a local unit.

Therefore, the Amil is the official traditionally recognized as the head of the Pargana administrative unit.

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