Civil Services Prep

Prelims MCQ · Medieval History

Consider the following clues concerning a Mughal-period rural institution:

  • It was generally composed of village elders.
  • Its decisions were binding upon members.
  • It maintained a common financial pool.
  • It could impose fines or temporary exclusion from the community.

Which institution is being described?

  1. Mansabdari establishment
  2. Village panchayat
  3. Imperial daftar
  4. Provincial diwani
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