Consider the following statements regarding Khudkast and Pahikast during the medieval period:
1. Khudkast were the peasants who owned and cultivated their own land.
2. Pahikast were peasants who cultivated land but did not own it and were often migrant cultivators.
3. Khudkast peasants were taxed more than the Pahikast cultivators.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a). 1 and 3 only
(b). 2 only
(c). 1 and 2
(d). 1, 2 and 3

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Consider the following statements regarding Khudkast and Pahikast during the medieval period:
1. Khudkast were the peasants who owned and cultivated their own land.
2. Pahikast were peasants who cultivated land but did not own it and were often migrant cultivators.
3. Khudkast peasants were taxed more than the Pahikast cultivators.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a). 1 and 3 only
(b). 2 only
(c). 1 and 2
(d). 1, 2 and 3

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

Statement 1 is correct: Khudkast were peasants who owned and cultivated their own land. These peasants were settled cultivators and permanent residents of the village. They had more stability in terms of land ownership and taxation.

Statement 2 is correct: Pahikast were peasants who cultivated land but did not own it and were often migrant cultivators. They temporarily settled in a region for cultivation but did not have permanent land ownership. Since they were less stable, the administration often imposed higher taxes on them.

Statement 3 is not correct: In reality, Pahikast peasants were taxed more because they were seen as temporary settlers and were less reliable for long-term revenue. The Mughal administration preferred Khudkast peasants due to their stability.

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Consider the following statements regarding Khudkast and Pahikast during the medieval period: 1. Khudkast were the peasants who owned and cultivated their own land. 2. Pahikast were peasants who cultivated land but did not own it and were often migrant cultivators. 3. Khudkast peasants were taxed more than the Pahikast cultivators. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a). 1 and 3 only (b). 2 only (c). 1 and 2 (d). 1, 2 and 3

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