How did Balutedars receive payment for their services?

They received a portion of the harvest (grain share) known as 'Baluta' directly from the farmers they served within the village community.

Balutedars: Medieval Village Servants in Deccan (2023 PYQ)

ID: ART_MIS_2023_98 Ref: The Village Community in Maharashtra by A.S. Altekar

In respect to Balutedars, which of the statements given below are correct?
1. They were village servants and artisans.
2. They were employed by individual peasant family.
3. They existed in the Medieval Deccan and Maharashtra. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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Correct Option: C

Balutedars were hereditary village servants and artisans in medieval Maharashtra and the Deccan. They served the entire village community and were paid in grain shares.

In respect to Balutedars, which of the statements given below are correct?1. They were village servants and artisans.2. They were employed by individual peasant family.3. They existed in the Medieval Deccan and Maharashtra. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

In respect to Balutedars, which of the statements given below are correct?
1. They were village servants and artisans.
2. They were employed by individual peasant family.
3. They existed in the Medieval Deccan and Maharashtra. Select the correct answer using the code given below.