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What was the primary administrative function of a 'Faujdar' during the Mughal administration in the Punjab subah?
A. Collection of land revenue and assessment of crop yields
B. Maintenance of law and order and suppression of local rebellions✓ Correct Answer
C. Administration of civil and criminal justice based on Islamic law
D. Supervision of imperial mints and regulation of currency exchange
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Faujdar was an important middle-tier administrative and military official in the Mughal provincial structure responsible for maintaining internal security commanding cavalry units and dealing with refractory chiefs within a designated area or sarkar. Revenue collection was managed by the Amil while judicial matters were overseen by the Qazi. In strategically sensitive frontier zones like the Punjab subahs Faujdars played a crucial defense role.
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