Question

Q. What is the meaning of the term “Ijarah” used in reference to Mughal administration:

• A. A land given to religious institutions
• B. A form of tax on foreigners
• C. A system of revenue farming
• D. A system of direct settlement of revenue

Answer 1

The correct option is C A system of revenue farming

Explanation:

Under this system, when peasants did not have resources available for cultivation or due to some calamity cultivation could not be done, the lands were given out on ijarah to a third party - revenue farmers. - It was expected that revenue farmers would not extract more than the stipulated land revenue from the peasants.