Question

why did the nawabs of awadh and bengal try to do away with the jagirdari system?

Answer 1

1)to decrease the influence of mughal in their provinces
2)checked the account of jagirdars to prevent cheating and corruption
3)the revenues of all districts were reassessed by officials appointed by the nawab's court

Answer 2

The Nawabs of Awadh and Bengal tried to do away with the Jagidari system to remove the influence of the Mughals from the state.

• Jagidaris are people appointed by the Mughal emperors for the collection of revenue.
• The Nawab of Awadh and Bengal abolished the system of Jagidaris or landlords.
• They wanted to curb the influence of Mughals and Mughal emperors from their states.
• In their opinion the revenue system done by Mughals was manipulated and benefitted the Mughals.