With reference to the history of India, consider the following pairs: 1. Aurang — In-charge of treasury of…

With reference to the history of India, consider the following pairs: 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?
  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3

Solution

Aurang means a warehouse or workshop — not in-charge of treasury (1 wrong). Banian was the Indian agent or intermediary of the East India Company (2 correct). Mirasidar was a hereditary landholder who paid revenue to the State (3 correct). Answer: (b) 2 and 3 only.

Asked in: UPSC Prelims 2020

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