Question

What do you mean by a Jagir?

• A. The right to impose new rules on a region on behalf of the king.
• B. The right to allocate land for agricultural puropses.
• C. The right to enjoy the revenue of a region on behalf of the king.
• D. All of the above.

Answer 1

The correct option is C The right to enjoy the revenue of a region on behalf of the king.

Jagir also known as Jahagir is the right to enjoy the revenue of a region on behalf of the King. Sardars who were in service of the rulers were given jagirs as a source of income in the place of salary. These jagirs were given accordingly based on the salary a Sardar would receive.