Which one of the following best describes the “Khalisah Land “?
(a) The land which was set aside to fund support for pilgrims.
(b) The land which was given as hereditary jagir by the Mughals.
(c) The land which belonged to the crown.
(d) The land was collectively owned by zamindars.

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Which one of the following best describes the &ldquo;Khalisah Land &ldquo;?
(a) The land which was set aside to fund support for pilgrims.
(b) The land which was given as hereditary jagir by the Mughals.
(c) The land which belonged to the crown.
(d) The land was collectively owned by zamindars.

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

Khalisah land was the land directly under the control of the crown. When the mughal rule started weakening the nobles started appropriating these lands in order to increase their own incomes.

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Which one of the following best describes the “Khalisah Land “? (a) The land which was set aside to fund support for pilgrims. (b) The land which was given as hereditary jagir by the Mughals. (c) The land which belonged to the crown. (d) The land was collectively owned by zamindars.