History • Medieval IndiaMedium
The administrative term 'Amil' during the Mughal Empire referred to:
A. The commander of a cavalry unit
B. A revenue collector responsible for assessing and collecting land tax✓ Correct Answer
C. The chief judicial officer of a province
D. The superintendent of the royal mint
💡 Solution & Explanation
The administrative title 'Amil' designated a revenue collector in the Mughal Empire tasked with assessing and collecting land revenue at the local pargana level. Unlike cavalry commanders who managed military units or judicial officers who handled law, this official worked directly to secure agricultural surplus for the imperial treasury. 'Amil-guzar' was another common designation for this same fiscal functionary.
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