Assertion (A): The Mughals, particularly Akbar, established a uniform pattern of administration in all provinces. Reason (R): Akbar is greatly indebted to Sher Shah Sur not only in local administration but also in provincial administration

• A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
• B. A is true but R is false
• C. Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
• D. A is false but R is true

Answer: (A)