QUESTION

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Medieval History

Prelims 2014

In medieval India, the designations ‘Mahattara’ and ‘Pattakila’ were used for

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Explanation

In medieval India, the designations 'Mahattara' and 'Pattakila' were used for village headmen.

Mahattara The superior headman of the village, responsible for administration and revenue collection.

Pattakila The subordinate headman of the village, assisting the Mahattara in his duties.

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