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What was the significance of the 'Jagir' system in the Maratha administration under Shivaji?
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It was largely abolished in favor of direct state control and salaries
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- It was largely abolished in favor of direct state control and salaries
- It was the primary system of land ownership
- It was used to appease the Mughal Emperor
- It was used for religious endowments only
Explanation & Context
Shivaji Maharaj aimed to limit the power of feudal lords by discouraging the Jagir system and instead opting for direct state control and payment of salaries to officials and soldiers.
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