Question

How was a ‘dora’ different from an ordinary landlord?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Because he was a bit greedy

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

The following are some of the differences between dora and ordinary landlord:

• The landlord in Hyderabad were known as Dora while in Awadh they were called Landlord.

• Doras controlled the entire village through their large fortified houses whereas Zamindars led luxurious life like British. and they acted as a medium between peasants and state.

• Doras were served by servants and soldiers whereas Zamindars did not enjoy such battery of army.

• Doras possessed huge lands which was cultivated under tenancy style.

• Doras kept on changing the tenants and adopted the auction way in granting their lands to efficient users. Zamindars on the other hand changed in case their was a default by a peasant.

• Doras were unkind towards peasants and were very ruthless. They were assigned in settling the disputes of the villages. Zamindars on the other hand changed their stance as per the direction by British.

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