History • Medieval IndiaHard
Consider the following statements regarding the administrative division and financial administration of the Deccan Sultanates, specifically the Qutb Shahi dynasty of Golconda: 1. The kingdom was organized into territorial administrative units known as Samts or Tarfs governed by royal officers designated as Havaldars or Mir-jumlas. 2. The revenue system depended heavily on diamond mines in regions like Kollur, which were leased out under strict state supervision and royal taxation. 3. The Qutb Shahi rulers strictly prohibited Telugu literature and patronized exclusively Persian court poetry, suppressing local linguistic traditions. Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only✓ Correct Answer
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Qutb Shahi dynasty famously patronized Telugu language and literature alongside Persian culture, with rulers like Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah earning the title Bhakhi Ramadasu for supporting Telugu poets. Administrative districts were supervised by Havaldars, while the central financial administration was overseen by officials like the Mir-jumla. The Golconda mines produced legendary diamonds such as the Koh-i-Noor, which formed a vital component of royal revenues. Regional integration fostered a unique Deccani composite culture.
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