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What does the term 'milkiyatt' meant during Mughal times? |
Personal lands of Peasant Personal land of Zamindars Personal Land owned by Money lenders All of the above |
Personal land of Zamindars |
The zamindars held extensive personal lands termed milkiyat, meaning property. Milkiyat lands were cultivated for the private use of zamindars, often with the help of hired or servile labour. The zamindars could sell, bequeath or mortgage these lands at will. |