HistoryMedieval India: Peasants, Zamindars and the State

In his order of 1665, Aurangzeb asked that the jama be assessed keepi…

In his order of 1665, Aurangzeb asked that the jama be assessed keeping in view the financial interests of the government and which of the following?

Answer & explanation

Correct answer: option 4

The correct answer is Option (4) → The welfare of the peasantry

Aurangzeb told his revenue officials to assess the jama only after a detailed survey, keeping in view both the <strong>financial interests (kifayat) of the government</strong> and the <strong>welfare of the peasantry</strong>.

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This is an excerpt from Aurangzeb’s order to his revenue official, 1665: He should direct the amins f the parganas that they should discover the actual conditions of cultivation (maujudat), village by village, peasant-wise (asamiwar), and after minute scrutiny, assess the jama, keeping in view the financial interests (kifayat) of the government, and the welfare of the peasantry.”