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UPSC Prelims 2021 Paper-1 📅 10 Oct, 2021

With reference to medieval India, which one of the following is the correct sequence in ascending order in terms of size?

A
Paragana-Sarkar-Suba
B
Sarkar-Paragana-Suba
C
Suba-Sarkar-Paragana
D
Paragana-Suba-Sarkar
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UPSC Prelims
2021 • 10 Oct, 2021 • Paper-1
With reference to medieval India, which one of the following is the correct sequence in ascending order in terms of size?
Correct Answer
Paragana-Sarkar-Suba
Administrative Structure: During the medieval period, particularly under the Mughal administration and the earlier Sur Empire, the empire was systematically div......
Ref/Book : UPSC Prelims 2021
Ref. Subject History
Chapter -
Ref. Topic Medieval India
Pg. No -
💡 Analysis & Explanation
Administrative Structure ▼
During the medieval period, particularly under the Mughal administration and the earlier Sur Empire, the empire was systematically divided into varying administrative tiers for effective governance.
Hierarchy Breakdown ▼
The smallest administrative unit in this sequence was the 'Paragana', which consisted of a group of villages. Several Paraganas were combined to form a 'Sarkar' (equivalent to a modern-day district). Multiple Sarkars constituted a 'Suba' (a large province).
Conclusion ▼
Arranging them from the smallest territorial size to the largest yields the sequence: Paragana, followed by Sarkar, and finally Suba.
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