Question

During the Rajput period, the expression "vinay-stithi-sthapak" was used in administration for:
1. Chief of the army
2. Chief of the treasury
3. Manager of the palace
4. Chief of the Court

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Chief of the treasury

The correct answer is Chief of the treasury.

• In the Rajput period administration "Vinay-stithi-sthapak" was used for the Chief of the treasury.
• The main function of this post was to look after the jagirs, the land revenue, and the income and expenditure of the state.

• The administration of the Rajput states was based on the caste system.
  • Only the people of the higher caste were associated with the administration.
• The state was divided into several units, each under the control of a Mukhiya or leader of the dominant caste.
• There were nearly 36 Rajput’ clans. The major clans were:
  • The Palas of Bengal
  • The Chauhans of Delhi and Ajmer
  • The Rathors of Kanauj
  • the Guhilas or Sisodiyas of Mewar
  • The Paramaras of Malwa
  • The Senas of Bengal