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During the Mughal period, the revenue official known as 'Amil' or 'Amil-Guzar' was primarily entrusted with which of the following duties?

A. Commanding the provincial cavalry
B. Assessing and collecting land revenue✓ Correct Answer
C. Maintaining judicial records at the district level
D. Supervising royal imperial workshops

💡 Solution & Explanation

The Amil or Amil-Guzar served as the crucial fiscal administrator at the district level during the Mughal Empire, specifically tasked with revenue assessment and collection. In contrast to military commanders like faujdars or judicial officers like qazis, the Amil focused exclusively on maximizing state agrarian revenues.

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