Medieval State Administration

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2014

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ID: MED_MUG_2014_145 Ref: Satish Chandra, Medieval India

Statements about Sher Shah's administration:
1. Empire divided into Sarkars → Parganas.
2. He administered them directly without officials.

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Sher Shah Suri divided his empire into administrative units called Sarkars and Parganas. He governed through a staff of specialized officials, including Shiqdars and Amins, to ensure law and revenue collection.

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