With reference to Mughal India, what is/are the difference/differences between Jagirdar and Zamindar?
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With reference to Mughal India, what is/are the difference/differences between Jagirdar and Zamindar?
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.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Accepted Answer

Statement 1 is incorrect. Zamindars were not merely revenue collectors without other obligations. They often had military duties and responsibilities beyond revenue collection, including maintaining law and order and providing armed support when required.

Statement 2 is incorrect. Land assignments to Jagirdars were generally not hereditary — they were transferable and could be reassigned by the emperor. In contrast, the revenue rights of Zamindars were typically hereditary.

Since both statements are incorrect, the answer is D.

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1 only

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2 only

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Both 1 and 2

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Neither 1 nor 2

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