Question

Which one of the following statements is most appropriate regarding the zamindars of 16^th and 17^th-century India?

Options

• The zamindars were the exploitative class for the peasants.

• The zamindars collected revenue on behalf of the state.

• They always maintained cordial relations with the villagers.

• The zamindars had a small piece of land for personal use.

Answer 1

The zamindars collected revenue on behalf of the state.

Explanation:

Zamindars functioned as intermediaries between the state and the peasants. They were responsible for collecting revenue, exercising authority over cultivators, and playing an essential role in agricultural administration during the Mughal Empire.