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History GK · Q167

Mughal Empire

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 167

Q167

Under the Mughals, in urban area the judicial powers were exercised by

A.
Kazis
B.
Faujdar
C.
Kotwal
Answer
D.
Wazir

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Most of king's powers in urban areas were exercised by the kotwal, a secular functionary of the police, responsible under the Mughals for the peace of cities and towns.