INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Also called ‘amil al-suq or sahib al-suq, the muḥtasib was a supervisor of bazaars and trade, the inspector of public places and behavior in towns in the medieval Islamic countries, appointed by the sultan, imam, or other political authority.

Detailed explanation-2: -The main task of the Mughal period Muhtasib was to monitor the behaviorof the people and to maintain court courtesy.

Detailed explanation-3: -The local administration was divided into the sarkar, pargana and village level. Sarkar level-In the sarkar level, the faujdar and malguzar were the two most important posts. Faujdar was the administrative head and responsible to safeguard the life and property of people and the malguzar was the revenue collector.

Detailed explanation-4: -Chief Qazi was the top judicial officer and was responsible for conducting justice effectively and efficiently. It was the Emperor’s duty as the khalifa of the age to give justice to the people, but since he had no time, the work was given to the Qazi chief.