UPSC Prelims 2020Question 21Medieval History

With reference to the history of India, consider the following pairs:
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched ? 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

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(a)1 and 2 only
(b)2 and 3 only
(c)3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3

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With reference to the history of India, consider the following pairs:Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched ? 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

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With reference to the history of India, consider the following pairs:
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched ? 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