“The power of the Jotedars was more effective than that of the zamindars. Justify the statement with suitable arguments.

Question 6:“The power of the Jotedars was more effective than that of the
zamindars. Justify the statement with suitable arguments.

The correct answer is -i. Jotedars were located in the villages unlike zamindars
ii.Jotedars exercised direct control over a considerable section of poor villagers
iii.They fiercely resisted efforts by zamindars to increase the jama of the village
iv.They prevented zamindari officials from executing their duties
v.They mobilised ryots who were dependent on them
vi.They deliberately delayed payments of revenue to the zamindar.
vii.Jotedars were often amongst the purchasers in the auction of land
viii. Any other relevant point