Multiple choice

What did the term 'Khalisa' signify in Mughal administration?

  1. Entire imperial establishment

  2. Land owned by the emperor himself

  3. Religious land grants

  4. Land from where revenue was collected for the imperial treasury
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Explanation

In Mughal administration, 'Khalisa' referred to lands whose entire revenue was directly deposited into the central imperial treasury. This was distinct from 'Jagir' lands, where revenue was assigned to officials in lieu of salary.

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