Q. The term Tarf , used during the reign of Qutubuddin Aibak , stands for –
a. Higher nobility
b. Department of central administration
c. Subdivision of territory
d. Provincial government
Wilayat was the territory governed by the governor or higher nobility called Wali , Muqti , Amir . Tarf denotes a subdivision of a wilayat . During the reign of Qutubuddin Aibak , Tarf was used to designate provinces.