Question

Select the correct option after reading the statements.
1) Rajputs were assigned Watan Jagirs to collect taxes.
2) Watan jagirs were given to a Rajput for a small period of time, after which the jagir was transferred to a new person.

• A. Both statements are true.
• B. Both statements are false.
• C. Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false.
• D. Statement 2 is true and statement 1 is false.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false.

The Rajput kings were originally mansabdars of Mughals, which as we know means they were entitled to collect taxes from a piece of land called a Jagir. In the case of the Rajputs, these pieces of land were called watan jagirs. A watan jagir was different from a normal jagir because it was a position held for life, whereas jagirs were granted for a short period of time.