Zamindars in the Mughal Empire
Definition
Zamindars were landlords who collected taxes from peasants on behalf of the Mughal Empire. They kept a portion of these taxes for themselves as payment.
Analogy
Imagine zamindars as modern-day tax collectors working for a government agency. They collect taxes from citizens (peasants), keep some part as their commission or salary, and give the rest back to the government (Mughal Empire).
Related terms
Mughal Empire: An empire that ruled most present-day India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh from 1526-1857 known for its rich culture and architecture.
Peasant: A member of a traditional class of farmers either laborers or owners of small farms especially in the Middle Ages under feudalism usually with low social status.
Taxation System: The means by which governments finance their expenditure by imposing charges on citizens and corporate entities.
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