With reference to the history of India, consider the following pairs :
1. Aurang — In-charge of treasury of the State
2. Banian — Indian agent of the East India Company
3. Mirasidar — Designated revenue payer to the State

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched ?

Correct Option: (b) 2 and 3 only

In the historical context of British India, 'Banian' referred to the Indian agent of the East India Company who managed financial and commercial transactions, and 'Mirasidar' designated a hereditary landholder or revenue payer in southern India. 'Aurang' referred to a warehouse or manufacturing/collection centre for goods, not a treasury in-charge.