Consider the following statements:
Farrukhsiyar
1. Granted high mansab (rank) to Guru Gobind Singh.
2. Granted Sahu the right to collect Chauth and sardeshmukhi of six provinces of Deccan.
3. Appointed Jai Singh of Amber the Governor of Malwa
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
Explanation Statement 1 is not correct: Bahadur Shah granted high mansab (rank) to Guru Gobind Singh, not Farrukhsiyar. The Guru was more focused on establishing the Sikh community's military and spiritual leadership during this period, and the Mughal emperors were generally more concerned with controlling the Sikh resistance.
Statement is correct: Farrukhsiyar granted Shahu Maharaj, the Maratha claimant to the throne, the rights to collect Chauth (a tax on one-fourth of the land revenue) and Sardeshmukhi (a 10% surcharge) from the six provinces in the Deccan, as part of an arrangement with the Marathas to pacify them and ensure stability in the empire.
Statement 3 is not correct: During the reign of Jahandar Shah, the administration was largely managed by Zulfiqar Khan, his capable wazir. Zulfiqar Khan's policy focused on strengthening ties with Rajput rulers and Hindu chieftains to stabilize the empire, a reversal of Aurangzeb's policies. As part of this approach, Jai Singh of Amber was indeed given the title of Mirza Raja Sawai and was appointed the Governor of Malwa, but this occurred during Jahandar Shah's reign, not under Farrukhsiyar.
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