What Is the Difference Between Jagirdar and Zamindar?

Jagirdars were holders of land assignments while Zamindars were holders of revenue rights without obligation to perform any duty other than revenue collection.

What is meant by jagirdar?

: the holder of a jagir.

What is the difference between Taluqdars and zamindars?

The Taluqdar is an Arabic word whereas Zamindar is a Persian word. The Taluqdar used to collect the taxes from the peasant and give them to the Mughal emperor for the betterment of the Mughal empire whereas the Zamindar used to collect the taxes from the Taluqdar.

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