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. Judges settling civil disputes in towns
B. Commanders of local cavalry units
C. Supervisors of state-owned royal markets
D. Hereditary village headmen assisting in revenue collection
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
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