Practice Moistening the rose garden of fortune - 4.8.1 | 4. Peasants, Zamindars and the State Agrarian Society and t ty and tty and the Mughal Empire (c. sixteenth- seventeenth centuries) | CBSE 12 History - 2
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Question 1

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What is the primary role of zamindars in Mughal India?

💡 Hint: Think about who manages land and financial obligations.

Question 2

Easy

What does the term 'khud-kashta' refer to?

💡 Hint: Consider the prefix 'khud' meaning self.

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Question 1

What role did zamindars play in the Mughal agrarian society?

  • Tax collectors
  • Crop producers
  • Landless laborers

💡 Hint: Think about who manages land ownership and revenues.

Question 2

True or False: The Ain-i Akbari was authored by a peasant.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Who is known for documenting royal accounts in history?

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Question 1

Consider the implications if zamindars were removed from the agrarian system. What dynamics would change for both peasants and the state?

💡 Hint: Think about the loss of a middleman effect on agricultural taxes.

Question 2

Analyze how the introduction of cash crops economically transformed rural society. What were the pros and cons for peasant farmers?

💡 Hint: Consider both sides: benefits of income versus risks of market fluctuations.

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