OUR RAJASTHAN [2 Mark Questions]

Rule of East India Company ended after 1857 revolution. The administration of India then came under the direct control of the British Crown and parliament. Lord Canning was appointed governor-general along with India’s first viceroy. The British government governed India by passing many acts.

Beginning of Jagirdari system started in Rajasthan during the period of Rajput dynasty. Different branches of Rajputs established their states in Rajasthan, which were called their princely states or Riyasat. Rulers initiated Jagirdari system for the protection and governance of princely states.