History · Administration and Economy
UGC NET June 2015 History
Which one is not correct in regard to the institution of Watan-Jagir?
AThe concept of Watan-Jagir came into being during Sultan Alauddin Khalji's period (1296-1316 AD) ✓ Correct
BThe concept of Watan-Jagir came into being towards the end of Akbar's reign
CAkbar's farman to Raja Rai Singh of Bikaner is the primary source to know about the origin and concept of Watan-Jagir
DRevenues of the Watan-Jagir were part of the salary of the Watan-Jagir holder
Correct answer: (A) The concept of Watan-Jagir came into being during Sultan Alauddin Khalji's period (1296-1316 AD) — The claim that it came into being under Alauddin Khalji is not correct, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★The claim that it came into being under Alauddin Khalji is not correct, so that is the answer.
★The Watan-Jagir was a Mughal institution, not a Khalji one.
★So linking it with Alauddin Khalji is wrong.
★The concept took shape towards the end of Akbar's reign.
★Akbar's farman to Raja Rai Singh of Bikaner is a primary source on it.
★The revenue of the Watan-Jagir formed part of the holder's salary.
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