Question

What benefits were given to the zamindars for working for the Mughal?

• A. Zamindars were given a part of the revenue collected.
• B. Zamindars were also at times given permission to collect small local taxes.
• C. Zamindars were given houses and soldiers for protection.
• D. Zamindars did not have any benefits for working for the Mughals.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B)

The correct options are
A Zamindars were given a part of the revenue collected.
B Zamindars were also at times given permission to collect small local taxes.

Zamindars collected land revenue on behalf of the Mughal and in return were given a portion of the revenue collected. They also at certain times were given the right to collect small local taxes.