Question

Choose the correct pair regarding the profile of rural people during the Mughal period:
\[ \begin{array}{|c|c|} \hline \textbf{List I (Name)} & \textbf{List II (Profile)} \\ \hline \text{(A) Mallahzadas} & \text{Village Headman} \\ \text{(B) Muqaddam} & \text{Banker} \\ \text{(C) Shroff} & \text{Boatman} \\ \text{(D) Muzarian} & \text{Peasant} \\ \hline \end{array} \]

• A. Mallahzadas & Village Headman
• B. Muqaddam & Banker
• C. Shroff & Boatman
• D. Muzarian & Peasant

Hint:

Focus on socio-economic roles during specific historical periods to match terms accurately.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Muzarians were peasants in the rural areas during the Mughal period. They were primarily responsible for agricultural production and were the backbone of the agrarian economy.