Q. With reference to the Ahom administration, consider the following statements: - Statement-I: The Ahom polity was characterized by a council of five nobles known as the patra-mantri.
- Statement-II: The paiks were organized into units called khel, which were essential for the military and civil administration.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Answer:
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
Notes: Statement-I: - This statement is correct.
- The patra-mantri was a council of five nobles that played a vital role in the governance of the Ahom kingdom.
Statement-II: - This statement is correct.
- The khel system organized the paiks into units, which were crucial for both military service and administrative duties, supporting the patra-mantri's decisions.