Civil Services Examination · प्रश्न 21

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 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
3 only
1, 2 and 3

उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या

उत्तर: (B) 2 and 3 only

व्याख्या

Aurang was a Persian term for a warehouse/production centre, not a treasury official. Banians were Indian agents of the Company, and Mirasidars were recognised revenue payers in the Madras presidency.