Consider the following statements regarding the administrative and revenue reforms of Murshid Quli Khan: 1. He transferred the capital of Bengal from Dacca to Murshidabad. 2. He introduced the Mal Jasmani system, which converted jagir lands into khalisa lands and introduced revenue farming (ijara). 3. He completely exempted the European trading companies from paying any transit duties (rahdari). Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Options:

  • A: 1 and 3 only
  • B: 1 and 2 only
  • C: 2 and 3 only
  • D: 1, 2 and 3

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