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GS History Modern India
Q.

With reference to the economic history of 18th century, the term 'ijarah' refers to what?

Explanation:
  • During the 18th century ijara system became a common form of revenue assessment and collection. Ijara means revenue farming. The Ijara was a well-known practice in the land-revenue administration under the sultans of Delhi. But it fell into disrepute under Sher-shah and Akbar. It was revived again during the reign of Jahangir, and became quite widespread in the course of seventeenth century.

Thus, Option B is Correct.

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