History · Sources of Medieval Indian History
UGC NET June 2020 History
Malik Ambar brought revolutionary changes in the agrarian and revenue structure of the Nizam Shahi kingdom. In this context, which of the following provisions are correct? Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- 1. Malik Ambar abolished the farming of land revenue collection.
- 2. He initiated a system of glance-survey (nazar-pahani).
- 3. Under nazar-pahani, land was divided into baghat and nabud.
- 4. The maximum rate of land revenue was decided between one-fourth and two-fifths of the produce on different classes of soil.
A1, 2 and 3 only
B2, 3 and 4 only
C1, 2 and 4 only ✓ Correct
D1, 3 and 4 only
Correct answer: (C) 1, 2 and 4 only — The first, second and fourth provisions are correct, so the answer is 1, 2 and 4 only.
Explanation
★The first, second and fourth provisions are correct, so the answer is 1, 2 and 4 only.
★Malik Ambar abolished the farming of land revenue collection.
★He initiated the nazar-pahani system of glance-survey.
★The maximum rate of land revenue was set between one-fourth and two-fifths of the produce on different soils.
★The third statement is wrong, as land was not divided into baghat and nabud under nazar-pahani.
★Malik Ambar was the prime minister of the Ahmadnagar Sultanate and founded Aurangabad.
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