Question

Who held the primary administrative authority in a village or locality within the Sultanate period's governance structure?

• A. Mukkaddam
• B. Patwari
• C. Choudhrie
• D. Panch

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Mukkaddam

• The Mukkaddam was the primary official responsible for village administration during the Sultanate period.

• As the head of village administration, the Mukkaddam coordinated with the Patwari and Choudhrie to ensure effective governance, revenue collection, and dispute resolution within the village.