Multiple choice

Consider the following statements Madad - I - Maash grants were awarded to

  1. Men of learning 2. religious devotees
  2. persons of noble lineage 4. destitute persons incapable of earning a livelihood Which of these statement are correct

  1. 1, 2 and 3

  2. 2, 3 and 4

  3. 1 and 4

  4. 1, 2, 3 and 4
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Madad-i-Maash grants under the Mughals were indeed awarded to all four categories: men of learning (scholars, teachers), religious devotees (sufis, ulama), persons of noble lineage, and destitute persons incapable of earning a livelihood. These were revenue-free land grants or subsistence allowances provided by the state to support deserving individuals across society.

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