During the Mughal period, the term milkīyat denoted which one of the f

During the Mughal period, the term milkīyat denoted which one of the following ?

Jagirs held by Jagirdars

Ijaras held by Ijaradars

Personal lands of Zamindars

Personal property of Mansabdars

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The term ‘Milkīyat’ in the Mughal period primarily referred to private ownership rights, particularly associated with land. Among the given options, ‘Personal lands of Zamindars’ best fits this description as Zamindars often held proprietary rights (milkīyat) over certain lands, in addition to their rights to collect revenue from larger areas.

Milkīyat signified proprietary rights or ownership of land, distinct from revenue assignments (Jagirs) or revenue farming contracts (Ijaras).

While Milkīyat could also apply to the private lands of peasants with full ownership, the option specifically mentions Zamindars, who were a significant class holding such rights. Jagirs were temporary assignments of revenue, Ijaras were contracts for revenue collection, and Mansabdars were military and civil officials whose rank determined their salary, often paid through Jagirs, not necessarily personal land ownership denoted by Milkīyat in this context.

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