Compare the administrative system of Rajput era and Delhi
Sultanate era.
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The administration of the Rajput states was based on caste system. Only the people of the higher caste was associated with the administration. Even the king belonged to this caste. The state was divided into a number of units, each under the control of a Mukhiya or leader of the dominant caste.Administration during the Delhi Sultanate was based on the laws of the Shariat or the laws of Islam. Political, legal and military authority was vested in the Sultan. Thus military strength was the main factor in succession of throne. Administrative units were, Iqta, Shiq, Paraganaa and Gram.
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The political structure of the Rajput States was based on the feudal character just like Europe. The king grants land and received grants as tax on behalf of the land. When Zamindar received a king's grant of land for the service and the land was called his Jagir. The Zamindar who takes care of the King’s land called Jagirdar and they have to maintain a small army, according to the charger so that they can help the king at the time of war. The King’s power lies on the Zamindar and also this army was not regularly trained. The Rajputs states were running with quarrelsome trait and tendency and hence, for them the wars were just a game. Their love of war never allowed them to sit in peace. It led to mutual wars and the enmity always increased among them, even on small issues. Administration during the Delhi Sultanate was completely dependent on Muslim laws which were the laws of the Shariat or the laws of Islam. The Sultans and the nobles primary duty was to observe the laws of Shariat or Islamic laws in the matters of the state. This period rightfully stated that the Administration of Delhi Sultanate was largely influenced by their religion.The Central administration of the Delhi Sultanate followed a very systematic and well planned administration procedure which was run by different ministers who had specific work assigned to them. Besides, there were also several other departments and the Sultan appointed their officers to carry on specific duties.