What was the difference between Tankhwa jagir and Watan jagir?

Detailed Solution. Jagirs which were assigned to zamindars (chieftains) in their homelands, were called watan jagirs. When a zamindar is absorbed into the Mansabdari System, he is given a tankha jagir and his zamindari is considered watan jagir.

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