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Jagirdars means _________.1. Bankers2. Landlords3. Agriculturists4. Businessmen

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : Landlords

The correct answer is Landlords.

  • Jagirdars
    • The Jagirdari system was introduced by the Delhi Sultanate and continued during the Mughal Empire.
    • Jagirdars were the King's officials who enjoyed the land gifted from the King.
    • Jagirdars were the intermediaries that collected the land revenue for the king during the Mughal Rule.
    • The Jagirdars were not the permanent holder of Land so they tried to collect as much revenue as possible from the land.
    • The Jagirdars were allotted non-inheritable land area equivalent to their fee amount called Jagir.
    • After the collapse of the Mughal Empire, the system of jagirs was retained by Rajput, Yadav, Jat, Saini, and Sikh jat kingdoms. 


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