History · Administration and Economy
UGC NET June 2012 History
Which of the following statements is true?
AIn Mughal India, cultivation of indigo was confined to the provinces of Delhi and Agra
BMadad-i-Maash grants were made hereditary by Aurangzeb ✓ Correct
CAltamgha jagirs were made transferable by Jahangir
DKashmir was brought under the zabti system of land revenue assessment
Correct answer: (B) Madad-i-Maash grants were made hereditary by Aurangzeb — The true statement is that Madad-i-Maash grants were made hereditary by Aurangzeb, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★The true statement is that Madad-i-Maash grants were made hereditary by Aurangzeb, so that is the answer.
★Madad-i-Maash were revenue-free grants given for religious and charitable purposes.
★Aurangzeb made these grants hereditary, allowing them to pass within families.
★Indigo was grown widely across many regions, not only in Delhi and Agra.
★Altamgha jagirs were special hereditary grants in one's home town and were not made transferable.
★Kashmir was assessed mainly by a sharing system rather than the standard zabti method.
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