Zamindars and jagirdars in the Mughal age

This volume contains a detailed description of the position, types, rights and obligations of the Zamindars of various regions under the Mughal Empire. It also provides a critical analysis of how the Mughal Emperors transferred their right to the people of different socio-political backgrounds. Detailed information is contained herein about the Jagir system as it existed during the Mughal age, including the administration of the Jagir, transfer of Jagir, fiscal rights and obligations of Jagirdars, checks on the authority of Jagirdars, and the impact of Jagirdari system on Mughal administration and peasantry.