What was a 'Saranjamdar'?

A Saranjamdar was the holder of a Saranjam grant, responsible for civil and military administration in the assigned area.

Maratha Administrative Policy

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: Saranzami system was related to-

The Saranzami system was a land revenue assignment method used by the Maratha Empire to maintain its military. It involved granting officials the right to collect revenue from specific lands as their salary.

Exam Year

1994

Evidence Source

Link

ID: MED_MAR_1994_174 Ref: Satish Chandra, Medieval India