Question
UPSC Prelims 2020 Question:
With reference to the history of India
consider the following pairs
|
Sl. No. |
Terminology |
Description |
|
|
1. |
Aurang |
: |
In-charge of treasury of the State |
|
2. |
Banian |
: |
Indian agent of the East India Company |
|
3. |
Mirasidar |
: |
Designated revenue payer to the State |
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Option 2: 2 and 3 only
Detailed Solution
Explanation:
- Aurang was a Persian term for a warehouse, a place where goods are collected before being sold. It also refers to a workshop. So, pair 1 is not correctly matched.
- Banians (banias) were agents of the East India Company. Through them, the English gentlemen in general conducted all their business. So, pair 2 is correctly matched.
- Mirasdar in Urdu means hereditary landowner, co-proprietor. In Persian, the word ‘miras’ refers to inheritance and estate. He was also a revenue payer to the state. So, pair 3 is correctly matched.
Therefore, option (2) is the correct answer.
Subject: History| Miscellaneous(hist)
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