Describe the political conditions of any three Rajput estates in 18th century in short answer
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After the death of king harsh, the new ruling class emerges in the Indian subcontinent i.e rajput. The myraids of rajput dynasties carved a new dimension to the politics of the indian subcontinent. Here, we are giving a complete overview of the political condition of the rajputs, which will help the readers to there general knowledge about this warrior clan of early medieval india.
Features of rajputs ruling states:-
1. Feudal system- The political system structure of the rajputs states was based on the feudal character just like Europe. The King grants land and received grants as tax on behalf of the land. When zamimdar received a king's grant of land for the service and the land was call his Jagir. The zamindar who takes care of the king's land called Jagirdar and they have to maintain a small army, according to the charger so that they can help the king at the time of war. The king's power lies on the zamindar and also this army was not regularly trained.
The origin of rajputs:-
This system only strengthens the feudal lords i.e, zamindar and kings were nominal head to whom they pay tribute. When a foregin power invaded, the king had to seek the help from them. Often the zamindars befriended the enemies and rebelled against their masters. The king had to face rebellion in Place of help.