History · Administration and Economy
UGC NET December 2018 History
The concept of watan jagir emerged at the end of Akbar's reign. Which of the following statements are correct pertaining to the watan jagir? Choose the correct answer from the code given below.
- 1. It was a permanent and hereditary assignment.
- 2. To punish an assignee, it could be confiscated.
- 3. To reward an amir, a new watan jagir could be created.
- 4. Part of the revenues of a watan jagir could be given in inam.
A2 and 4 only
B1, 3 and 4 only
C1, 2, 3 and 4 ✓ Correct
D3 and 4 only
Correct answer: (C) 1, 2, 3 and 4 — All four statements are correct, so the answer is 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Explanation
★All four statements are correct, so the answer is 1, 2, 3 and 4.
★A watan jagir was a jagir assigned to a zamindar in his own homeland.
★It was a permanent and hereditary assignment, requiring the imperial sanad for succession.
★To punish an assignee, however, it could be confiscated.
★To reward an amir, a new watan jagir could be created.
★Part of its revenues could be given as inam, so all four statements hold.
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