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?

1. Aurang — In-charge of treasury of the State: Incorrect. Aurang referred to a workshop/department or camp-based establishment in Mughal usage, not the state treasurer. Verdict: Incorrect.

2. Banian — Indian agent of the East India Company: Correct. Banian was the Indian broker/agent, merchant or intermediary attached to European, especially East India Company, officials. Verdict: Correct.

3. Mirasidar — Designated revenue payer to the State: Correct. Mirasidar denoted a hereditary proprietor/right-holder in South India who was recognized for revenue responsibility. Verdict: Correct.

Hence, pairs 2 and 3 only are correctly matched.