With reference to the madad-i-maash of Mughal period which of the following statement is correct?
A. The land grants received by king from the family of girl to whom the king has to marry.
B. The land grants received by a large class of religious divines and learned men who in return for their services.
C. Such grants called shasan in Maharashtra.
D. There was no provision for renewing of such grants by new ruler and had no hereditary in practice.
Answer:B
With reference to the madad-i-maash of Mughal period which of the following statement is correct?
A. The land grants received by king from the family of girl to whom the king has to marry. B. The land grants received by a large class of religious divines and learned men who in return for their services. C. Such grants called shasan in Maharashtra. D. There was no provision for renewing of such grants by new ruler and had no hereditary in practice.
Explanation: In addition to the zamindars, there was a large class of religious divines and learned men who in return for their services were granted tracts of land for their maintenance. Such grants were called milk of madad-i-maash in Mughal terminology, and shasan in Rajasthan.