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प्रश्न
“The power of the Jotedars was more effective than that of the zamindars.” Justify the statement with suitable arguments.
"The jotedars were more effective than that of zamindars in the villages." Examine the statement in the context of Permanent Settlement.
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उत्तर
- Jotedars were located in the villages, unlike zamindars.
- Jotedars exercised direct control over a considerable section of poor villagers.
- They fiercely resisted efforts by zamindars to increase the jama of the village.
- They prevented zamindari officials from executing their duties.
- They mobilised ryots who were dependent on them.
- They deliberately delayed payments of revenue to the zamindar.
- Jotedars were often amongst the purchasers in the auction of land.
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