Question

Who was 'Khareetadar'?

  1. Despatcher of royal decrees
  2. Main custodian of royal palace
  3. Chief Officer of Pargana
  4. An officer who was trained in keeping accounts

Answer:

Option A: Despatcher of royal decrees

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “ Despatcher of royal decrees”.

In medieval India, the Khareetadar was responsible for dispatching royal decrees.