UPSC 2019HistoryModerate

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.

a
1 only
b
2 only
c
Both 1 and 2
d
Neither 1 nor 2
Medieval HistoryMughal Administration (Jagirdars & Zamindars)Mughal IndiaJagirdarZamindarLand AssignmentsJudicial DutiesPolice DutiesRevenue RightsRevenue CollectionHereditary

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