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jagir

/dʒəˈɡɪə/noun

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noun
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    [C]

    (in India in the past, especially under the Mughals) a grant of land, or of the right to collect its revenue, given by a ruler in return for service

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    • The nobleman received a jagir for his services in war.
    • Jagirs were usually not hereditary under Akbar.
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