Q. Consider the following statements regarding the jagirdari crisis during the reign of Aurangzeb:

1. The jagirdari crisis led to an unhealthy competition among the nobles to gain control over the fertile jagirs.
2. The jagirdars faced the insecurity of getting transferred within a short period.
3. The problem worsened further during the reigns of Jahandar Shah, Farrukh Siyar and Muhammad Shah, when more and more mansabdars continued to be appointed.

Which of the above statements is / are correct?
Answer: All are correct statements
Notes: The jagirdari crisis during the reign of Aurangzeb led to an unhealthy competition among the nobles as they vied for control over the fertile jagirs. In addition, the jagirdars lived in fear of being transferred within a short period. These problems were exacerbated during the reigns of Jahandar Shah, Farrukh Siyar, and Muhammad Shah as a growing number of mansabdars were appointed. Hence, all statements are correct.