UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2021

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

  1. Paragana-Sarkar-Suba
  2. Sarkar-Paragana-Suba
  3. Suba-Sarkar-Paragana
  4. Paragana-Suba-Sarkar

Answer

Correct Answer

Paragana-Sarkar-Suba

Explanation

In the Mughal administrative structure the Suba (province) was the largest unit, divided into Sarkars, which were further divided into Parganas. In ascending order of size: Pargana, Sarkar, Suba.

Topics: history, medieval india, mughal administration, pargana, sarkar and suba hierarchy