Q. With reference to the history of India, consider the following pairs:

1.Aurang–In-charge of treasury of the State
2.Banian–Indian agent of the East India Company
3.Mirasidar–Designated revenue payer to the State

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

  • 1 and 2 only
  • 2 and 3 only
  • 3 only
  • 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (b) 2 and 3 only

Notes:
  • Aurang:
    • The term “Aurang” is a Persian term, actually refers to a warehouse or a place where goods are stored before being sold.
    • It does not specifically denote the in-charge of the treasury of the State.
  • Banian:
    • The term “Banian” refers to a merchant or an Indian agent who acted on behalf of the East India Company.
    • They served as brokers, interpreters, and agents for European merchants in India.
  • Mirasidar:
    • The term “Mirasidar” designates individuals recognized as the sole proprietors of land under the ryotwari settlement system.
    • They were responsible for paying revenue to the State.