Mughal India Administration
Question
With reference to Mughal India, what is/are the difference/differences between Jagirdar and Zamindar?
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- 1.
Jagirdars were holders of land assignments in lieu of judicial and police duties, whereas Zamindars were holders of revenue rights without obligation to perform any duty other than revenue collection.
- 2.
Land assignments to Jagirdars were hereditary and revenue rights of Zamindars were not hereditary.
Options
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct: Jagirdars held land assignments granted by the Mughal emperor in lieu of military and administrative duties, particularly judicial and police functions. Zamindars, on the other hand, were primarily revenue collectors with hereditary rights to collect taxes from their zamindaris. Statement 2 is incorrect: Both Jagirdari assignments and Zamindari rights could be hereditary in practice, though Jagirdaris were theoretically non-hereditary and revocable, while Zamindari rights were more consistently hereditary. The fundamental distinction lies in their duties and obligations rather than hereditary nature. > Key point: Jagirdars = administrative/military duty-holders; Zamindars = revenue collectors. Answer: a.
Question details
Year
2019
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q1
Subject
History
Sub-topic
Jagirdar vs Zamindar
Type
Statement-based
Difficulty
Medium
Nature
Static
Source hint
NCERT History - Medieval India
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