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What was the meaning of the word ‘Taraf’ under the Bahamani Sultanate?

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

Answer options

  1. Merchant
  2. Tax
  3. Horse
  4. Province

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Province

Explanation: The correct answer is D. Province. Under the Bahamani Sultanate, the term ‘Taraf’ referred to a province. The Sultanate was administratively divided into several Tarafs, each governed by a Tarafdar, who was responsible for the civil and military administration of the region. This system helped the Bahamani rulers manage their vast territories more efficiently.