The key rural administrative officials 'Khots' and 'Muqaddams' under the Delhi Sultanate primarily served in what capacity? MCQ with Answer and Explanation
The key rural administrative officials 'Khots' and 'Muqaddams' under the Delhi Sultanate primarily served in what capacity?
A. Supervisors of state-owned royal markets
B. Commanders of local cavalry units
C. Judges settling civil disputes in towns
D. Hereditary village headmen assisting in revenue collection
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Khots and Muqaddams were prominent village headmen who collected agricultural taxes on behalf of the state. Alauddin Khalji famously stripped them of their special tax privileges.
Explanation:
Kota Rani was the last ruler of the Hindu Lohara dynasty of Kashmir. She acted as regent and ruler until she was deposed by Shah Mir in 1339 CE.
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