Question

Rusum refers to ____________________.

• A. the annual compensation given to the Nizam
• B. the annual compensation given to the peasants
• C. the annual compensation given to the old landlords
• D. the annual compensation given to the district officials

Answer 1

The correct option is C the annual compensation given to the old landlords

Rusum referred to the annual compensation given to the old landlords. This was done as a part of the new reforms introduced by the Nizam to make up for the high revenues collected in the early 19th century. This had caused several to desert their lands reduced agriculture.