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During the reign of Mughal Emperor Akbar, the territory of modern Haryana was distributed across several administrative units called Subas and Sarkars. Which Sarkar among the following was specifically centered in Haryana and known for extensive revenue generation under the Zabt system?
A. Sarkar Hisar Firoza✓ Correct Answer
B. Sarkar Sambhal
C. Sarkar Awadh
D. Sarkar Gorakhpur
💡 Solution & Explanation
According to Abul Fazl Ain-i-Akbari, the territories comprising modern Haryana fell principally under the Suba of Delhi and Agra with Sarkar Hisar Firoza, Sarkar Delhi, and Sarkar Rewari forming core administrative subdivisions. Sarkar Hisar Firoza was particularly extensive, encompassing productive agricultural tracts and pastoral lands managed through imperial revenue officials and local zamindars.
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