Question

Q. With reference to Akbar's Land Revenue Administration, Consider the following statements:

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 Nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is B 2 only

Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: The revenue was fixed on the average yield of land assessed on the basis of the past ten years.

Statement 2 is correct:

• The land revenue system of Akbar was called Zabti or Bandobast system.
• It was further improved by Raja Todar Mal. It was known as the Dahsala System which was completed in 1580.