Prelims 2019 · Medieval History · Question 51
With reference to Mughal India, what is/are the difference/differences between Jagirdar and Zamindar?<br/>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.<br/>2. Land assignments to Jagirdars were hereditary and revenue rights of Zamindars were not hereditary.<br/><br/>Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Answer
Neither 1 nor 2
1. Incorrect. Jagirdars were assigned the right to collect revenue from a tract of land in lieu of salary, mainly tied to mansabdari service, not specifically judicial/police duties. Zamindars were local hereditary intermediaries/chiefs with revenue claims, but they often had local administrative, police and social authority too, not merely revenue collection.
2. Incorrect. Jagirs were generally not hereditary and were transferable under the Mughal system. Zamindari rights were usually hereditary.
Therefore, neither 1 nor 2 is correct.