Question

Explain the characterstics of Sher-Shah adminstration.

Answer 1

Sher Shah paid due respect to the sentiments and traditions of the Afghans with a view to win their respect and loyalty. But, he knew that the Afghan theory of kingship was not workable in India. Therefore, he changed the traditions of the Afghans and, in practice, came nearer the Turkish theory of kingship.

Answer 2

Sher Shah Administration:

Sher Shah Suri was a benevolent monarch and became one of the finest administrators of India during its medieval period. He implemented many policies that influenced future rulers like Akbar to build a superstructure of Mughal regime.  

Characteristics of Sher Shah Administration:

1. Sher Sah split his empire (sarkars) into provinces.
2. Each province had a governor to fulfill its administrative tasks with its staff of officials.
3. There were several districts called parganas split into one of the provinces. There were several villages in each pargana. The largest organizational division was the town.
4. The two leading pargan officials were shiqdar-i-shiqdaran and munsif-i-munsifan. The shiqdar dealt with law and law. The munsif is liable for the distribution of tax and other civil matters.
5. The village administration was governed by panchayat.
6. All major officers were in charge of law and order in the village of Patwari (Revenue Collector) and Muqaddam.