Of all the kingdoms of north India, Magadha emerged as most powerful and prosperous because: The strategic position of Magadh between the upper and lower part of the Gangetic valley was a great advantage. It had fertile soil. The iron ores in the hills near Rajgir and copper and iron deposits near Gaya added to its natural assets. It was located at the centre of the highways of trade of those days which contributed to its wealth. Select the answer from the codes given below: Options: A . &nbsp2, 3, and 4 only B . &nbsp1, 3, and 4 only C . &nbsp1, 2, and 3 only D . &nbsp1, 2, 3 and 4

Of all the kingdoms of north India, Magadha emerged as most powerful and prosper

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Of all the kingdoms of north India, Magadha emerged as most powerful and prosperous because:

The strategic position of Magadh between the upper and lower part of the Gangetic valley was a great advantage.

It had fertile soil.

The iron ores in the hills near Rajgir and copper and iron deposits near Gaya added to its natural assets.

It was located at the centre of the highways of trade of those days which contributed to its wealth.

Select the answer from the codes given below:

Options:

A . 2, 3, and 4 only

B . 1, 3, and 4 only

C . 1, 2, and 3 only

D . 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: Option D
Answer: (d)
Although Sher Shah’s rule lasted for five years, he organized a brilliant administrative system. The central government consisted of several departments.
The king was assisted by four important ministers:
Diwan -i- Wizarat - also called as Wazir - in charge of Revenue and Finance;
Diwan-i-Ariz - in charge of Army;
Diwan-i-Rasalat- Foreign Minister;
Diwan-i-Insha – Minister for Communications.
Sher Shah’s empire was divided into forty-seven sarkars. Chief Shiqdar (law and order) and Chief Munsif (judge) were the two officers in charge of the administration in each sarkar. Each sarkar was divided into several parganas. Shiqdar (military officer), Amin (land revenue), Fotedar (treasurer) Karkuns (accountants) were in charge of the administration of each pargana.
There were also many administrative units called iqtas. The land revenue administration was well organized under Sher Shah. All cultivable lands were classified into three classes – good, middle and bad. The state’s share was one-third of the average production and it was paid in cash or crop.

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