The administrative position of 'Faujdar' in the provincial administrative framework of the Mughal Empire was primarily responsible for: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The administrative position of 'Faujdar' in the provincial administrative framework of the Mughal Empire was primarily responsible for:
A. Assessing and gathering land revenues in rural areas
B. Heading the judicial courts in major cities
C. Maintaining law, order, and military security in a district (Sarkar)
D. Auditing the expenses of the royal household
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
A 'Faujdar' was a military commander appointed to oversee a district (Sarkar), tasked with keeping law and order, putting down local revolts, and assisting revenue collectors.

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Who was the author of 'Kitab-ul-Hind', a detailed and monumental scholarly work on 11th-century Indian society, religion, and sciences?
A. Al-Biruni
B. Firdausi
C. Ibn Battuta
D. Utbi

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Al-Biruni accompanied Mahmud of Ghazni to India and authored 'Kitab-ul-Hind' (or Tahqiq-i-Hind), providing an objective and comprehensive account of Indian culture, philosophy, and social structure.

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The magnificent octagonal tomb of Sher Shah Suri, built entirely of red sandstone in the middle of an artificial lake, is located in:
A. Agra
B. Lahore
C. Delhi
D. Sasaram

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Sher Shah Suri's tomb is located in Sasaram, Bihar. Designed by Aliwal Khan, it is considered a masterpiece of Indo-Islamic architecture, bridging the Lodi and Mughal styles.

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The 'Sufi' saint who popularized the Chishti order in India was:
A. Nizamuddin Auliya
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C. Qutbuddin Bakhtiar Kaki
D. Moinuddin Chishti

Correct Answer: Option D


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Moinuddin Chishti is considered the founder of the Chishti order in India.

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