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    Question

    With reference to Mughal Kingdom after Aurangzeb,

    consider the following: 1. Bahadur Shah I (1707-1712) adopted a confrontationist policy towards Rajputs 2. Ijarah was introduced during the reign of Jahandar Shah. 3. Bahadur Shah I (1707-12) was called Shah-iBekhabar Which of the above Statements is/are correct?
    A 1 and 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 1,2 and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    · Statement 1 is Incorrect: Bahadur Shah I adopted a Policy of Pacification/Conciliation towards Rajputs. He first annexed the two Important Rajput provinces – Jodhpur (Marwar) ruled by Ajit Singh and Amber (Jaipur) ruled by Jai Singh who declared independence after the death of Aurangzeb Later on, he made a peace agreement with the Rajput’s and both the rulers were restored again in the same position as earlier but rejected their demand of high mansabs (ranks). In return, they accepted the sovereignty of Mughal Empire. ● Statement 2 is Correct: Zulfiqar Khan introduced the practice of Ijarah or Revenue farming during the reign of Jahandar Shah in Bengal. Under Ijarah system, the Government began to contract with the revenue farmers and middlemen to pay the government a fixed amount of money while they were free to collect whatever they could from the peasant. This led to increased oppression of the peasants. ● Statement 3 is Correct: Kafi Khan called Bhadur Shah I as SHAH-i-Bekhabar. This name was given by Khafi to him because he liked to appease all parties by profuse grants of titles and reward.  

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