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The 'Zawabit' under the Mughal administration referred to:

  1. Religious laws based on the Quran
  2. Regulations issued by the emperor dealing with secular matters
  3. Land survey and assessment records
  4. Codes of conduct for the military

Answer:

Option B: Regulations issued by the emperor dealing with secular matters

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Regulations issued by the emperor dealing with secular matters”.

Under the Mughal administration, 'Zawabit' referred to the state laws or regulations issued by the emperor to deal with secular matters. These were distinct from the Sharia or religious laws.