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Why did the Nawabs of Awadh and Bengal try to do away with jagirdari system?
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The Nawabs of Awadh and Bengal tried to do away with the jagirdari system because they wanted to put a curb on cheating as well as the Mughal influence in their kingdoms.The Mughals appointed jagirdars were corrupt, so the Nawabs reduced the size of jagirs and appointed the tasks to be performed by loyal servants.
The Nawabs of Awadh and Bengal tried to do away with the jagirdari system because they wanted to put a curb on cheating as well as the Mughal influence in their kingdoms.The Mughals appointed jagirdars were corrupt, so the Nawabs reduced the size of jagirs and appointed the tasks to be performed by loyal servants.
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