With reference to the administrative system of the Gond kingdom of Garha Katanga, consider the following statements: 1. The kingdom was divided into administrative units called garhs, each controlled by a particular Gond clan. 2. Each garh was further subdivided into units of 100 villages called shataks. 3. The chaurasi was subdivided into barhots, which were made up of 12 villages each. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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With reference to the administrative system of the Gond kingdom of Garha Katanga, consider the following statements:

The kingdom was divided into administrative units called garhs, each controlled by a particular Gond clan.
Each garh was further subdivided into units of 100 villages called shataks.
The chaurasi was subdivided into barhots, which were made up of 12 villages each.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Options

A1 and 2 only
B2 only
C1 and 3 only
D1, 2 and 3

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Solution

The correct option is (c).

Explanation

The Gond kingdom of Garha Katanga was a prosperous and centralized state in central India (roughly modern-day Madhya Pradesh). Its administrative system marked a transition from a tribal society to a structured state, as recorded in chronicles like the Akbarnama.

Statement 1 is Correct: The kingdom was divided into large administrative units called garhs. Each garh was controlled by a particular Gond clan. This indicates that despite centralization, the clan-based social structure remained the foundation of the administration.

Statement 2 is Incorrect: The garhs were not divided into units of 100 villages (shataks). Instead, each garh was subdivided into units of 84 villages known as chaurasi. The term chaurasi literally translates to eighty-four in Hindi/Sanskrit.

Statement 3 is Correct: The chaurasi was further subdivided into smaller units called barhots, which were made up of 12 villages each. This hierarchical division allowed for efficient revenue collection and administration.

Key Takeaway: The administrative hierarchy of the Gond kingdom was: Kingdom → Garh (Clan) → Chaurasi (84 villages) → Barhot (12 villages).

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