WBCS.LIVE practice question

Under the Bahmani Empire, the _________ provinces were administered by.

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Afaki
  2. Tarafdar
  3. Amir
  4. Khaleesa

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Tarafdar

Explanation: The correct answer is B. Tarafdar. The Bahmani Empire (1347–1527 CE), which ruled over the Deccan region, was divided into administrative units called Tarafs. Each Taraf (province) was governed by an officer known as a Tarafdar. The Tarafdars enjoyed both civil and military authority and played a crucial role in local administration.