Question

What were the differences between Doras and Zamindars?

• A. Doras acted like moneylenders also, whereas zamindars did not.
• B. Doras had judicial power over the village, whereas zamindars did not.
• C. Doras had power over small landlords also, whereas zamindars did not.
• D. There were no differences between Doras and zamindars.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C)

The correct options are
A Doras acted like moneylenders also, whereas zamindars did not.
B Doras had judicial power over the village, whereas zamindars did not.
C Doras had power over small landlords also, whereas zamindars did not.

Doras were large landowners seen in villages. They had more authority than zamindars and were the highest authority in the village. They had judicial powers and were moneylenders also unlike zamindars. Doras were more exploitative than zamindars and imposed rules for lower castes. Small landowners also had to abide by their rules.