Question
Q45. With reference to mediaeval India, which of the following is the correct sequence in ascending order in terms of size?
A. Paragana-Sarkar-Suba
B. Sarkar-Paragana-Suba
C. Suba-Sarkar-Paragana
D. Paragan-Suba-Sarkar
Answer: A
Detailed Explanation
Using the methods of Sher Shah, Akbar organised his empire into administrative units independently of existing local usage. Groups of villages formed parganas, then sarkars, and finally subahs.
Hence the correct order is Paragana-Sarkar-Suba.