With reference to Mughal India, what is/are the difference/differences between Jagirdar and Zamindar?
- 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.
- Land assignments to Jagirdars were hereditary and revenue rights of Zamindars were not hereditary.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.(2019)
a) 1 Only
b) 2 Only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 and 2
Answer: D
The Jagirdars were the king’s officials who enjoyed the land gifted from the King. They were the rank (mansab) holder given by the king called mansabdar. They were allotted non-inheritable land area equivalent to their fee amount called Jagir. The holder of land was termed as the Zamindar. They had the hereditary right over the land to claim a share in the peasant’s output other than land revenues.
