discuss the changes introduced by Sher Shah in revenue administration
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Sher Shah Suri was benevolent ruler and was one of the greatest administrators of medieval India. He introduced many reforms and on that basis Akbar built a superstructure of Mughal administration. His administration has been centralised administration just like sultanate period. He was the first Muslim ruler of India who displayed a real aptitude for civil government. Here, we are giving the summary of the administration of Sher Shah Suri, which can be used as revision capsule by the aspirants of different competitive exams.
Administration of Sher Shah Suri
1. He divided his whole empire into 47 divisions called ‘Sarkars’ and these were again subdivided into smaller administrative units called ‘Parganas’.
Central Department
2. He established four main central departments: Diwan-i-wijarat (Finance Department); Diwan-i-arz (Military Department); Diwan-i-insha (Royal Secretariat); and Diwan-i-Rasalat (Department for religious and foreign affairs).
4. Ariz-i-mamalik headed the department named -Diwan-i-arz
5. Dabir headed the department named -Diwan-i-insha.
6. Qazi headed the department named - Diwani-Kaza.
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Sarkar Level
7. Shiqdar-i-shiqadaran: maintain law and order.
8. Munshife-i-munshifan: supervise the revenue collection.
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Paragana Level
9. Shikdar: maintain law and order.
10. Amin: collect revenue.
11. Munsif: look after judicial
Administration of Sher Shah Suri
1. He divided his whole empire into 47 divisions called ‘Sarkars’ and these were again subdivided into smaller administrative units called ‘Parganas’.
Central Department
2. He established four main central departments: Diwan-i-wijarat (Finance Department); Diwan-i-arz (Military Department); Diwan-i-insha (Royal Secretariat); and Diwan-i-Rasalat (Department for religious and foreign affairs).
4. Ariz-i-mamalik headed the department named -Diwan-i-arz
5. Dabir headed the department named -Diwan-i-insha.
6. Qazi headed the department named - Diwani-Kaza.
List of Foreign Travellers who came to India in Medieval Period
Sarkar Level
7. Shiqdar-i-shiqadaran: maintain law and order.
8. Munshife-i-munshifan: supervise the revenue collection.
History of the Indian Currency Notes and its Evolution
Paragana Level
9. Shikdar: maintain law and order.
10. Amin: collect revenue.
11. Munsif: look after judicial
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