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

Exam Year

1994

Evidence Source

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ID: MED_MAR_1994_174 Ref: Satish Chandra, Medieval India

Saranzami system was related to-

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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.