During the Delhi Sultanate, the designation 'Muqaddam or Chaudhuri' was used for
Detailed Explanation:
Muqaddam or Chaudhuri were titles used during the Delhi Sultanate for the village headman who acted as a liaison between the state and the rural population.
They were responsible for maintaining order, collecting land revenue from villagers, and ensuring compliance with state directives at the village level.
The village accountant was separately designated as Patwari, while higher revenue officials included positions like Amil or Muqti.
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During the Delhi Sultanate, the designation 'Muqaddam or Chaudhari' was used for