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Question : How did the role of zamindars in rural society change in the late 18th century?

 

Option 1: They became more involved in agricultural production
 

Option 2: They lost their administrative powers
 

Option 3: They started focusing on trade
 

Option 4: They became intermediaries for the British

 

 


Team Careers360 1st Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 17th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: They became intermediaries for the British

 

 


Solution : In the late 18th century, zamindars in rural society underwent a significant change in their role, becoming intermediaries for the British, which involved collecting taxes and maintaining order on behalf of the colonial administration.

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