Question

During the Sultanate period, the kingdom was divided into administrative provinces known as:

• A. Mansabs
• B. Vilayats
• C. Parganas
• D. Talukas

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Vilayats

• The Sultanate period saw the division of the kingdom into administrative units called Vilayats, or provinces.

• This division helped in managing the vast territories under the Sultan's rule more effectively and allowed for local governance structures within each Vilayat.