Zamindars were often influential figures in their regions, responsible for:

The correct answer is: d) All of the above

Zamindars were often influential figures in their regions, responsible for tax collection, maintaining law and order, and patronizing arts and culture.

• Zamindars were hereditary landlords who collected taxes from the peasants on behalf of the Mughal Empire. They were also responsible for maintaining law and order in their territories.
• Zamindars often used their wealth to patronize arts and culture. They built temples, mosques, and other public buildings, and they supported artists and musicians.

The zamindari system was abolished in India in 1950, but zamindars continue to play an important role in some parts of the country.