Q. Consider the following statements regarding “Zamindari system”:
1.The word zamindar means landowner in Persian.
2.Akbar granted land to the nobles as well as to the descendents of old ruling families and allowed them to enjoy it hereditarily.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: The term Zamindari refers to another land tenure system. The word zamindar means landowner in Persian.

  • In Mughal times the zamindars were drawn from the class of nobles.
  • Akbar granted land to the nobles as well as to the descendents of old ruling families and allowed them to enjoy it hereditarily.
  • Zamindars collected revenue from the tenants and cultivators and remitted a fixed amount to the state.

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT

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