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AA council of regional merchants
BA hereditary central monarchy
COne Mughal provincial government
DA confederation of chiefdoms
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. A confederation of chiefdoms
Sikh warrior chiefs controlled several territories before Ranjit Singh brought many together.
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