Which specialized Mughal official was responsible for looking after the security and administrative communication lines along the empire's imperial trade highways? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which specialized Mughal official was responsible for looking after the security and administrative communication lines along the empire's imperial trade highways?
A. Faujdar
B. Amil
C. Karori
D. Rahdar or Mir Barr
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
A 'Rahdar' was a highway patrol officer tasked with keeping trade routes secure from bandits and collecting authorized transit fees from traveling merchants.

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