The structure of society underwent many changes in the 18th century which had a bearing both on the functioning of the states and the growth of the economy-

A. There was consolidation and expansion of the holders of superior rights in land.

B. There was consolidation and expansion of the trading -cum banking community.

C. The giving of ijaras to zamindars and taluqdars led to strengthening of centralization of the state.

D. There was the rise of a class if petty gentry-cum-rich peasants in the countryside.

E. Mahajan-cum-sahukars obtained ijara in their own names.