Question

ANSWER IN 100-150 WORDS
1. Why was the jotedar a powerful figure in many area
of rural Bengal?
2. How did zamindars manage to retain control ove
their zamindaris?
3. How did the Paharias respond to the coming
outsiders?
4. Why did the Santhals rebel against British rule?
5. What explains the anger of the Deccan ryots agains
the moneylenders?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

They were regarded more powerful than the Zamindars even. ... In order to weaken the Zamindars, Jotedars would mobilise ryots not to pay or delay payment towards land revenue. The Jotedars opposed the moves of Zamindars to increase the Jama of a village. The Jotedars lived in villages only.