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History • Medieval IndiaMedium

Under the Mughal administrative machinery, the official who functioned as the head of the district revenue department and maintained law and order alongside the Faujdar was designated as:

A. Qazi
B. Amil✓ Correct Answer
C. Kotwal
D. Bakshi

💡 Solution & Explanation

The Amil, also known as Amalguzar, served as the chief revenue collector and administrative officer at the district or Sarkar level under the Mughal revenue structure. The Qazi managed judicial matters, the Kotwal oversaw urban policing and municipal regulation, and the Bakshi supervised military administration and noble records.

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