Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Medieval India: Peasants, Zamindars and the State

Question:

In Muslim communities, the 'halal-khoran' refers to :

Options:

Butchers

Scavengers

Boatmen

Leather workers

Correct Answer:

Scavengers

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → Scavengers

In Muslim communities menials like the halalkhoran (scavengers) were housed outside the boundaries of the village; similarly the mallahzadas (literally, sons of boatmen) in Bihar were comparable to slaves.