2014 · Q20
Consider the following statements about Sher Shah's administration :
- 1He divided his empire into Sarkars, which were further subdivided into Parganas.
- 2The Sarkars and the Parganas were directly administered by Sher Shah without the help of any other officials.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
General KnowledgeHistory of India
- A1 only
- B2 only
- CBoth 1 and 2
- DNeither 1 nor 2
Explanation
Sher Shah divided his empire into sarkars subdivided into parganas, but each was run by officials (shiqdar, munsif), not by him directly.