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In the administrative terminology of the Delhi Sultanate and Mughal periods, what did the term 'Amil' specifically designate?
A. A military commander of a fort
B. A district-level revenue collection official✓ Correct Answer
C. A chief judge of the imperial court
D. An inspector of weights and measures
💡 Solution & Explanation
The term 'Amil' denoted a district-level revenue collection official responsible for assessing and gathering land revenue during the administrative eras of the Delhi Sultanate and the Mughal Empire. Other officials handled judicial duties or fort commands, ensuring a distinct separation of powers within medieval administrative units.
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