Why did Aurangzeb appoint Muhtasibs in every province?

To ensure the subjects lived according to Islamic moral codes and to check the sale of intoxicants in the empire.

Mughal Social Governance

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: In the Mughal administration 'Muhtasib' was-

A Muhtasib was a Mughal administrative official responsible for enforcing public morals and Islamic law. They also supervised markets to ensure fair trading practices and accurate weights.

Exam Year

2005

Evidence Source

Link

ID: MED_MUG_2005_162 Ref: Satish Chandra, Medieval India