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

The administrative position of 'Kotwal' in the urban administrative framework of the Mughal Empire was primarily responsible for:
A. Maintaining law, order, and municipal sanitation in the city
B. Managing foreign maritime trade at the ports
C. Assessing rural farming output
D. Guarding the imperial treasury vaults
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Kotwal was the chief officer of the urban police force, responsible for maintaining law and order, tracking visitors, and supervising local markets.

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