Miscellaneous: UPSC Previous Year Questions (Medieval History)
1 previous year UPSC Prelims question on Miscellaneous (Medieval History). Choose an option to see the answer and explanation.
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UPSC 2014Medieval History · Miscellaneous
Q1. In Medieval India, the designations ‘Mahattara’ and ‘Pattakila’ were used for
Explanation
In Medieval India, particularly during the Delhi Sultanate and the early Mughal period, the terms Mahattara and pattakila were the village headmen. Pattalika is generally identified with the modern Patel, believed to be the king’s representative in the village. Mahattara was a non-official and possibly a representative of the people. The Mahattara had significant authority within the village and was often tasked with overseeing the community’s activities and ensuring that taxes were collected and local disputes were settled.
Answer key for these questions
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UPSC year
Correct answer
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2014
(b) Village officers
Frequently asked questions
How many previous year UPSC questions are there on Miscellaneous?
This page covers 1 previous year UPSC Prelims GS Paper-I questions on Miscellaneous (Medieval History), asked from 1996 to 2025. Each has the correct answer and an explanation.
How should I use previous year UPSC questions for Prelims?
Attempt each question first, then open the answer and read the explanation for every option. Repeat by chapter, and track which statements UPSC reuses across years. Previous year questions show the exam pattern and difficulty level.
Which years are covered for Miscellaneous?
Questions on Miscellaneous (Medieval History) are available for 13 years, from 1996 to 2025. Use the Year filter to practise a single paper.
