History · Administration and Economy
UGC NET June 2013 History
Which of the following statements is not correct?
AThe monetary system of the Mughals was largely based on the silver rupaiya
BThe Mughal rulers from Babur to Shah Jahan continued to harbour territorial ambitions in Central Asia
CThere was no middle class in Mughal India ✓ Correct
DThe period 1605 to 1658 witnessed significant changes in the Mansab and Jagir systems
Correct answer: (C) There was no middle class in Mughal India — The claim that there was no middle class in Mughal India is not correct, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★The claim that there was no middle class in Mughal India is not correct, so that is the answer.
★Mughal India did have a wide middle stratum of merchants, bankers, scribes and officials.
★Groups like the Khatris, Kayasthas and various trading communities formed this class.
★The Mughal monetary system was indeed based mainly on the silver rupaiya.
★The Mughal rulers from Babur to Shah Jahan did keep ambitions in their Central Asian homeland.
★The years 1605 to 1658 did see important changes in the Mansab and Jagir systems.
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