Consider the following statements regarding Khalisa land during the medieval period:
1. Khalisa land was directly controlled by the state, with its revenue going to the royal treasury instead of jagirdars or mansabdars.
2. Farmers cultivating Khalisa land were exempt from paying land revenue as the state managed all expenses.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Consider the following statements regarding Khalisa land during the medieval period:
1. Khalisa land was directly controlled by the state, with its revenue going to the royal treasury instead of jagirdars or mansabdars.
2. Farmers cultivating Khalisa land were exempt from paying land revenue as the state managed all expenses.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

Statement 1 is correct: Khalisa land was the land retained by the state, and its revenue went directly to the imperial treasury instead of being assigned to jagirdars or mansabdars. This revenue was used to support the administration, military expenses, and royal court. This system ensured a direct source of income for the central government and helped the ruler maintain control over finances without complete dependence on mansabdars.

Statement 2 is not correct: Farmers on Khalisa land were not exempt from taxation. They were still required to pay land revenue directly to the state officials instead of intermediaries like jagirdars. In some cases, Khalisa lands received better administration and protection, but this did not mean the cultivators were free from taxes.

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Consider the following statements regarding Khalisa land during the medieval period: 1. Khalisa land was directly controlled by the state, with its revenue going to the royal treasury instead of jagirdars or mansabdars. 2. Farmers cultivating Khalisa land were exempt from paying land revenue as the state managed all expenses. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2