In medieval Indian administrative systems, particularly during the Delhi Sultanate and Mughal periods, the 'Khareetadar' (also spelled 'Kharitadar') was an officer responsible for handling and despatching royal correspondence, decrees, and important documents.
Who was 'Khareetadar'?
Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2023 · Topic: Delhi Sultanate: Administration (Central Administrative Structure (Sultan, Wazir, Diwan-i-Arz, Diwan-i-Risalat, Diwan-i-Insha))
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Answer: B. Despatcher of royal decrees
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