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Medieval History UPPSC 2023 GS-I
Question

Who was 'Khareetadar'?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Despatcher of royal decrees

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “ Despatcher of royal decrees”.
In medieval India, the Khareetadar was responsible for dispatching royal decrees.
This role involved managing official documents and communications within the administrative framework, ensuring that orders from the royal authority were properly conveyed to various officials and departments.

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