Mughal monarchs appointed Zamindars, who were powerful local chieftains.
They wielded a huge deal of power and influence.
They collected farmer taxes and handed them up to the Mughal emperor.
As a result, they served as go-betweens.
The zamindars gained more control in some places.
They revolted as a result of Mughal administrators’ exploitation.
In their rebellion against the Mughal rule, they received support from the peasantry.
In the Mughal administration, the zamindar’s job was to collect revenues and taxes from peasants, who were a source of income for the Mughals.
