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Prelims 2021 · Medieval History · Question 45

With reference to medieval India, which one of the following is the correct sequence in ascending order in terms of size?

  1. Paragana -- Sarkar -- Suba
  2. Sarkar -- Paragana -- Suba
  3. Suba -- Sarkar -- Paragana
  4. Paragana -- Suba -- Sarkar

Answer

Paragana -- Sarkar -- Suba

  • (a) Paragana -- Sarkar -- Suba: Correct. In Mughal administration, Pargana was the smallest unit, grouped into a Sarkar, and several Sarkars formed a Suba.
  • (b) Sarkar -- Paragana -- Suba: Incorrect. Sarkar was larger than Pargana, not smaller.
  • (c) Suba -- Sarkar -- Paragana: Incorrect. This is the descending order, not ascending.
  • (d) Paragana -- Suba -- Sarkar: Incorrect. Suba was the largest unit, above Sarkar.

Correct sequence in ascending order: Pargana < Sarkar < Suba.

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