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

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

Solution

Under the Mughal administrative system, the hierarchy of administrative units in ascending order of size was: Paragana (smallest) — Sarkar — Suba (largest).

Asked in: UPSC Prelims 2021

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