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What was the term used for the religious officer in Mughal Administration?

OPSC OAS 2020 PrelimsHistory, Art & CultureQuestion 8

Solved previous year question from the OPSC OAS/OCS 2020 Preliminary Examination (General Studies), with the official answer key and a detailed explanation.

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What was the term used for the religious officer in Mughal Administration?

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Correct answer: Not valued by OPSC (question dropped from evaluation)

  • Sadr-us-Sadr:a high religious dignitary whose function was concerned essentially with the administration of religious affairs.
  • He was a central minister who was given this title when the Mughal Empire was divided into Subas (Provinces) by Akbar in 1580 A.D.

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