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What do you mean by the term zamindari?
Definition of zamindari. 1 : the system of landholding and revenue collection by zamindars.
What was the role of the zamindar in India?
The role of the zamindar varied by region. In pre-colonial and colonial India, particularly in areas with a Muslim influence, zamindar often referred to an aristocrat who owned land with control over peasants and the right to collect taxes.
Why did the British create the zamindari system?
The British created the zamindari system, a feudal-like system that rewarded some zamindars with the title of “prince,” but also reduced the land holdings of some pre-colonial aristocrats. The zamindars were required to collect taxes for the British.
What is the difference between zamindari estates and princely states?
During the Mughal Era there was no difference between the princely states and zamindari estates. Even the ruling autonomous monarchs of princely states were called zamindars. Moreland was one of the first historian who draw our attention to the importance of zamindars in medieval India.
What is the difference between Jagirdari system and zamindari system?
In Madhya Pradesh state it was called Zamindari system but in Rajasthan state it was called Jagirdari system. burdak 07:03, 21 July 2005 (UTC) It should be noted, however, that jagir means fief, whereas zamin merely means land. Any landowner can be called a zamindar, but only a fiefholder is a jagirdar.
What was abolition of zamindari system?
Abolition of Zamindari System was the first important agrarian reform after the independence. The passing of Zamindari Abolition bills had begun even before the enactment of the Constitution of India.
What is a zamindar in Mughal times?
A Zamindar in Mughal times was a ‘vassal in boss’ and zamindari was characterized as ‘the correct which had a place with a country class other than, and remaining over, the proletariat’. As a property right, zamindari had, in the first place, explicitly country and agrarian affiliations.