Question

What measures did Todar Mal, Akbar’s revenue minister, take for upgrading the land revenue system and with what effect?

Answer 1

Instructions: In this answer, give a detailed description of the jubti system.

Solution: Todar Mal, Akbar’s revenue minister, brought about the jubti system in place. Land was measured with the help of bamboo sticks with iron hooks.

All the lands, barring the barren lands, were measured on the scale of fertility quotient, and were classified into excellent, average, and mediocre. A patta was also provided to each farmer.