Q. In the Sher Shah Suri reign, who was responsible for the controlling of local crimes ?
Answer: Muqaddam
Notes: In the village, the most important official was the headman known as Muqaddam (or chaudhari), who was responsible for the controlling of local crimes. The principle of local responsibility for local crimes was introduced by Sher Shah Suri.

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