A historian lists the promises a rebel proclamation of 1857 made to different social groups under the Badshahi Government. Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Zemindars - light Jumas, and their dignity and honour kept safe
Option (1) Merchants - exclusive employment in the service of the kings, the rajahs and the rich — Incorrect. Employment with kings, rajahs and the rich was the promise to <strong>artisans</strong>. Merchants were promised that trade in every article would be opened to them.
Option (2) Public servants - daily subsistence for those who have no means to provide for themselves — Incorrect. Daily subsistence was offered to anyone eager to join who had <strong>no means</strong>. Public servants were promised salaries of 200 and 300 rupees and high posts.
Option (3) Zemindars - light Jumas, and their dignity and honour kept safe — Correct. Zemindars had suffered <strong>exorbitant Jumas (revenue demand)</strong> and auctions of their estates. The proclamation promised light Jumas, safe honour and absolute rule in their own zemindary.
Option (4) Artisans - freedom from postages, tolls and subscriptions for schools — Incorrect. Postages, tolls and school subscriptions were the complaint of <strong>merchants</strong>. Artisans complained that English goods had thrown them out of work.
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