History · Administration and Economy
UGC NET December 2021 History (Shift-II)
Consider the following statements related to the revenue officials in the village system under the Mughals. Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- 1. Akbar assigned jagirs to the qanungo in lieu of a commission of one percent of the revenue collection
- 2. The qanungo was expected to ensure law and order during revenue collection in the region assigned to him
- 3. The qanungo, along with the chaudhuri and muqaddams, were signatories to the qabuliyat drawn by amins
- 4. The qanungo was expected to report to the state any illegal exaction of revenue on the part of the amil
- 5. The qanungo was the permanent keeper of information pertaining to revenue records in the area under him
A1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
B2, 3, 4 and 5 only
C1, 3, 4 and 5 only ✓ Correct
D1, 2, 3 and 5 only
Correct answer: (C) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only — The correct statements are 1, 3, 4 and 5 only.
Explanation
★The correct statements are 1, 3, 4 and 5 only.
★Akbar assigned jagirs to the qanungo in lieu of a commission of one percent of the revenue collection.
★The qanungo, along with the chaudhuri and muqaddams, signed the qabuliyat drawn by the amins.
★The qanungo was to report to the state any illegal exaction of revenue by the amil.
★The qanungo was the permanent keeper of information pertaining to revenue records in his area.
★The second statement, on ensuring law and order, was not a qanungo's duty, so it is excluded.
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