A
Paragana—Sarkar—Suba
B
Sarkar—Paragana—Suba
C
Suba—Sarkar—Paragana
D
Paragana—Suba—Sarkar
Correct answer: (a) Paragana—Sarkar—Suba
Explanation
- A
Paragana—Sarkar—Suba
Paragana — Sarkar — Suba. Smallest to largest Mughal unit.
- B
Sarkar—Paragana—Suba
Sarkar — Paragana — Suba. Sarkar is larger than pargana.
- C
Suba—Sarkar—Paragana
Suba — Sarkar — Paragana. Descending, not ascending.
- D
Paragana—Suba—Sarkar
Paragana — Suba — Sarkar. Suba is the province, above sarkar.
Summary. Official key is (a). Ascending size in Mughal administration: pargana (group of villages), sarkar (district), suba (province).
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