UPSC Prelims 2021 Question:

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

Explanation:

• The Mughals formalized a new territorial unit called Suba. The Mughal empire was divided into twelve provinces or Subas by Akbar in 1580.
  
  

• Subas were divided into Sarkar. Sarkar was group of parganas. The chief officer of the Sarkar was the Fauzdar (Incharge of Law and order) and the Amalguzar (responsible for the assessment and collection of the land revenue).
  
  
• Sarkar was further divided into Pargana. Pargana was a group of Villages.
  
  

Therefore, option (1) is the correct answer.

Subject: History | Mughal Empire