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Peasants, Zamindars and the State: Agrarian Society and the Mughal Empire

Chhattisgarh Board · Class 12 · History

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Overview

During the 16th and 17th centuries, about 85% of India's population lived in villages, creating a complex agrarian society under the Mughal Empire. This chapter explores the relationships between peasants, zamindars (landowners), and the Mughal state, examining how agricultural production, revenue c

Key Concepts

The basic unit was the village

The basic unit was the village, inhabited by peasants who performed seasonal agricultural tasks. Society was organized around two types of peasants: k

Villages had three main constituents

Villages had three main constituents: cultivators, the panchayat (assembly of elders), and the village headman (muqaddam/mandal). The panchayat made b

Zamindars were landed proprietors who held

Zamindars were landed proprietors who held milkiyat (personal lands), collected revenue for the state, and maintained military resources. They played

The state classified lands (polaj

The state classified lands (polaj, parauti, chachar, banjar) and assessed revenue through jama (assessed amount) versus hasil (collected amount). Reve

Agriculture used technologies like wooden ploughs

Agriculture used technologies like wooden ploughs, Persian wheels for irrigation, and was organized around kharif (autumn) and rabi (spring) seasons.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the structure and organization of agrarian society under the Mughal Empire
  • Analyze the relationships between peasants, zamindars, and the state
  • Examine the role of agriculture in the Mughal economy and revenue system
  • Evaluate the social hierarchies and village communities in rural India
  • Assess the impact of trade, money, and markets on village life

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