Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Medieval India: Peasants, Zamindars and the State

Question:
What does the term 'milkiyatt' meant during Mughal times?
Options:
Personal lands of Peasant
Personal land of Zamindars
Personal Land owned by Money lenders
All of the above
Correct Answer:
Personal land of Zamindars
Explanation:
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.