With reference to Mughal India what is are the difference difference between Jagirdar and Zamindar 1...........

Ancient and Medival History Mughal Period

With reference to Mughal India, what is/are the difference/difference between Jagirdar and Zamindar?

1. Jagirdars were holders of land assignments in lieu of judicial and police duties, whereas Zamindars were holders of revenue rights without obligation to perform any duty other than revenue collection.

2.Land assignments to Jagirdars were hereditary and revenue rights of Zamindars were not hereditary .

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Explanation:

The Jagirdars were the king’s officials who enjoyed the land gifted from the King. They were the rank (mansab) holder given by the king called mansabdar. They were allotted non-inheritable land area equivalent to their fee amount called Jagir. Jagirdar having more land area under him was more powerful and enjoyed the police jurisdiction as well. The major portion of the land was in the form of Jagirs. The Jagirdars were not the permanent holder of land so they tried to collect as much revenue possible from the land.The mansabs allotted were not the same for each year and revised from time to time i.e. Jagirdars got promotion or demotions.

Zamindars were landlords or big land owners. They were holders of revenue rights without obligation to perform any duty other than revenue collection. Land assignments to Jagirdars were NOT hereditary and revenue rights of Zamindars were hereditary.