Jagirdari refers to a system of land revenue management that was prevalent in India, particularly during the Mughal era and later under British rule. In this system, a jagirdar was granted control over a specific area of land, known as a jagir, in exchange for collecting taxes and maintaining law and order. The jagirdar was responsible for the administration of the land and its resources. The jagirdari system allowed the ruling authorities to extend their control over vast territories without direct governance. It facilitated the collection of revenue from peasants, who worked the land, while the jagirdars often had significant power and influence in their regions. This system played a crucial role in the socio-economic structure of historical India.