What is meant by the term jajmani system ? Give example.

Explanation

(i) The term jajmani system came into practice after the 16th and 17th centuries. The system was in vogue much earlier.
(ii) Jajmani system meant artisans and peasant- house holders entered into a mutually negotiated system of remuneration, most of the time goods for services.
(ii) 18th century records explain about zamindars of Bengal who remunerated black smiths,carpenters and even gold smiths for their work by paying them a small daily allowance and diet money .
(iv) In Maharashtra village artisans were compensated by village for their specialised service by allotment of land, cultivable waste. Such lands became aritsan.s water or miras.