A zamindari was a type of revenue collection system in India. Under this system, the zamindars, or landlords, were responsible for collecting taxes from the peasants and then paying a portion of the collected taxes to the Mughal government. The zamindars were given a great deal of power and autonomy under this system, and they often used their power to exploit the peasants.
The zamindari system was abolished in 1950, after India gained independence from British rule. However, the legacy of the zamindari system continues to be felt in India today, as many of the country’s social and economic problems can be traced back to this system.
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- A princely state was a type of autonomous state in India that was ruled by a prince or a hereditary ruler.
- A fort is a fortified structure that is used for defense.
- A temple complex is a group of temples that are built together.