Consider the following statements regarding the pre-British administrative structure of Maharashtra:
Each pargana was overseen by a Deshmukh.
The record-keeping responsibilities fell to the Deshpande.
Parganas were primarily judicial units rather than revenue divisions.
Deshpandes were responsible for military recruitment in the pargana.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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The correct answer is 'Only 1 and 2':

Historically, each pargana was administered by a Deshmukh in pre-British Maharashtra, primarily for governance and revenue.
The Deshpande maintained records.
Statement 3 is incorrect as parganas were revenue, not judicial, units.
Statement 4 is also incorrect since Deshpandes did not handle military responsibilities.

This showcases the organized local governance system.

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Only 1 and 2 The correct answer is 'Only 1 and 2':

Historically, each pargana was administered by a Deshmukh in pre-British Maharashtra, primarily for governance and revenue.
The Deshpande maintained records.
Statement 3 is incorrect as parganas were revenue, not judicial, units.
Statement 4 is also incorrect since Deshpandes did not handle military responsibilities.

This showcases the organized local governance system.

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