Q. The official associated with land revenue collection in the Maratha administration in medieval India was known by which of the following names?
Answer: Patil
Notes: Under Deccan sultanates, and the Maratha empire, the Patil was the village headman and the most important Vatandar of the village. His main duties were to be the collector of revenue, as well as being the head of police and justice.
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