In Medieval India, the designations ‘Mahattara’ and ‘Pattakila’ were used for

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Correct answer: Village officers. In Medieval India, particularly during the Delhi Sultanate and the early Mughal period, the terms Mahattara and pattakila were the village headmen. Pattalika is generally identified with the modern Patel, believed to be the king’s representative in the village. Mahattara was a non-official and possibly a representative of the people. The Mahattara had significant authority within the village and was often tasked with overseeing the community's activities and ensuring that taxes were collected and local disputes were settled. UPSC GS Paper-I PYQs 72 95

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