Which of the following were two provinces of Punjab during Mughal Period

Correct option is C

During the Mughal Period, the Punjab region was divided into two major subahs (provinces): Lahore and Multan. These provinces were significant administrative and economic centers under Mughal rule.

Information Booster:

1. Lahore Subah: A cultural and political hub, known for its architecture and strategic location.
2. Multan Subah: Renowned for its trade, craftsmanship, and religious significance.
3. Mughal governance was structured with subahs, sarkars, and parganas.
4. Punjab’s fertile lands made it a vital region for revenue generation.
5. Lahore served as a base for Mughal military expeditions into Central Asia.

Additional Knowledge:

• (a) Sindh and Lahore: Sindh was not part of Punjab during Mughal rule.
• (b) Sindh and Multan: Sindh was a separate subah under the Mughals.
• (c) Lahore and Multan: Correct answer; the two provinces of Punjab under Mughal rule.
• (d) Lahore and Amritsar: Amritsar was not a subah but gained significance later in Sikh history.