With reference to the Hindu Nayab Wazirs of Oudh Sultanate, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Raja Tikait Rai was ‘Artha Mantri’ of Nawab Aasafudaullah.
2. Usually there were certain Hindu castes who were placed at the high positions in the State of Nawabs of Oudh.

Key Fact(s)

In the Nawab of Oudh’s administration, several Hindu officials occupied high fiscal and administrative offices. Raja Tikait Rai served as the Artha Mantri (Finance Minister) under Asaf-ud-Daula, managing revenue and state finances, which makes statement 1 correct.

The Nawabs of Oudh often relied on Hindu elites from specific castes, especially Kayasths, Khatris, and Brahmins, due to their expertise in revenue administration and record-keeping. These groups regularly held positions such as Diwan, Wazir, and Nayab Wazir, confirming statement 2. This administrative practice reflects the inclusive and pragmatic governance of the Oudh Sultanate.