4.8.1 - Moistening the rose garden of fortune
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What is the primary role of zamindars in Mughal India?
💡 Hint: Think about who manages land and financial obligations.
What does the term 'khud-kashta' refer to?
💡 Hint: Consider the prefix 'khud' meaning self.
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What role did zamindars play in the Mughal agrarian society?
💡 Hint: Think about who manages land ownership and revenues.
True or False: The Ain-i Akbari was authored by a peasant.
💡 Hint: Who is known for documenting royal accounts in history?
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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.
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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