Question

what were the similarities and differences between the Dora's of telangana and zamindars of awad

Answer 1

a Zamindar (in the Mughal sense) was a hereditary landholder, tasked with both collecting taxes and maintaining the Mughal authority over the region. A Zamindar, much like the serf of medieval Europe, usually followed his land. If his overlord, usually a Jagirdar, decided to parcel out a part of his land to a follower, the Zamindar too went in service of the same

Answer 2

Answer:

The Doras were the Zamindars of Hyderabad and the landlords of Awadh were known as Zamindars.

The similarities between Doras and the Zamindars of Awadh were:

• Both controlled their own land or estates.

• Had to pay revenue to the company directly.

• They acted as the middle man between the cultivator and the company.

• They were independent and were not controlled by local administrative system.

The difference between Doras and the Zamindars of Awadh were:

• Doras adopted oppressive ways to get revenues or rent from cultivators or peasants whereas Zamindars of Awadh relied on pleasant ways to get taxes. They also tried to help peasants in times of trouble.

• The Zamindari system was abolished in 1952 under Zamindar Abolition Act whereas Doras were subjugated in 1946 in Telangana Rebellion.