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What is the meaning of "Patta Rekh' in the history of Rajasthan?1. Expected revenue2. Military tax3. Export - import tax4. Begar

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : Expected revenue

The correct answer is Expected Revenue.

  • While giving the land for lease the Jagir used to write the Expected Revenue from the given lease land.
  • Patta rekh- revenue mentioned in the papers (Patta) while giving away the jagir.

  • Land revenue system during British rule in Rajasthan
    • Khalsa land - the land under the direct management of the state was known as Khalsa.
    • Jagir Land - the land held by grantees, whether individuals of religious, institutions, was known as non - Khalsa or Jagir. 
  • Land Tenure System in Khalsa Lands - The Darbar was the landlord and the final superior authority in the Khalsa territory. As the land eventually belonged to it, the Darbar was allowed to evict the farmers.
    • Biswadars or Bapidars - In the Khalsa regions, these were permanent tenures.
      • The holders of these were granted rights of occupancy that were inherited.
      • So long as they managed to pay the fixed rent, they enjoyed undisturbed ownership of their holdings.
      • Some other privileges were enjoyed by the peasants under these tenures. When set, the land revenue was paid on concessions, tariffs and land profits could not be raised.
    •  ljara System - In the eastern and south-eastern states, this was a prominent land tenure scheme when it was in vogue more or less throughout the province.
      • It was also known as Theka or Ankbandi (contract).
      • Under this scheme, the right to receive land revenue from a specific pargana or region was sold out by public auction to the highest bidder who was held liable for the payment to the state of the amount so fixed in a lump sum.
      • The Jagirdars were the sole authority under the terms and conditions to release the land to peasants.


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