13 Questions
What was the impact of Aurangzeb’s long war in the Deccan?
Depleted the military and financial resources of the empire
Where did Sawai Raja Jai Singh establish his new capital?
Jaipur
What was the purpose of introducing the rakhi system?
To provide protection to cultivators in exchange for a tax
Who was responsible for the emergence of the new social groups in Awadh that influenced the revenue system?
Moneylenders and bankers
Why did Aurangzeb's long war in the Deccan lead to the depletion of his empire's resources?
Increased military spending and prolonged conflict
In which regions of India were peasant and zamindari rebellions most prevalent during the period discussed?
Northern and western parts of India
What were Awadh, Bengal, and Hyderabad carved out of in the 18th century?
Old Mughal provinces
Which social groups emerged in Awadh to exert influence over the state's revenue system?
Moneylenders and bankers
Where did Sawai Raja Jai Singh establish his new capital?
Jaipur
What was the purpose of the system known as 'rakhi'?
To protect cultivators in exchange for a tax on their produce
Who founded the Maratha Kingdom?
Shivaji
What percentage of land revenue was known as 'Chauth'?
25%
Under whose leadership did the Jats rise to power?
Churaman
Study Notes
Aurangzeb's Long War in the Deccan
- Led to depletion of empire's resources due to prolonged military engagement and high maintenance costs
- Resulted in the emergence of new social groups in Awadh that influenced the revenue system
Emergence of New States
- Awadh, Bengal, and Hyderabad were carved out of the Mughal Empire in the 18th century
- Sawai Raja Jai Singh established his new capital in Jaipur
Revenue System
- The rakhi system was introduced to provide protection to the peasants from the Zamindars
- The system ensured that 25% of land revenue was paid to the Marathas as 'Chauth'
- New social groups emerged in Awadh to exert influence over the state's revenue system
Regional Rebellions
- Peasant and zamindari rebellions were most prevalent in regions of India such as Awadh, Bengal, and Hyderabad
Leadership and Kingdoms
- The Maratha Kingdom was founded by Shivaji
- The Jats rose to power under the leadership of Suraj Mal
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