Examine the role played by Watan Jagirs in the 18th Century political formation.
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Explanation:
The rulers of Amer and Jodhpur served as vassals under the Mughals, and they were awarded watan jagirs (regions or provinces) which they could rule independently. In the eighteenth century, these Rajputs started asserting complete independence and took over neighbouring areas.
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The Watan Jagirs
The rulers of Amer and Jodhpur served as vassals under the Mughals, and they were awarded watan jagirs (regions or provinces) which they could rule independently.
In the eighteenth century, these Rajputs started asserting complete independence and took over neighbouring areas. Ajit Singh of Jodhpur, for example, created factions in the Mughal court.
Raja Ajit singh of Jodhpur held the subadari of Gujarat, while Sawai Raja Jai Singh of Amber governed Malwa. And after their offices were renewed by Emperor Jahandar Shah in 1713, they brought more nearby rich areas under their rule.