Abstract

The paper gives a detail about the local administration of the suba Kabul at the sarkar level. it also gives a detail description about the administrative division of the suba of Kabul and the role of faujdar, his power and functions in this regard. Kabul from the time of its annexation by Akbar in 1585, remained a permanent part of Mughal India till the time it was taken over by the Persian invader Nadir Shah in 1739. Though it was quite distant from the imperial capital, but it was very significant for the Mughals. According to Abul Fazl Kabul along with Qanadahar served as two gates to Hindustan, therefore control over Kabul was very vital. Considering this the Mughal rulers had always given the charge of this Suba to their high ranking as well as capable nobles.

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