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SSC MTS 2022 PYQ — Question 33

SSC MTS - 26 July 2022 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q33

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The revenue system of Mughal period during Akbar’s reign was called ______.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Zabt

Akbar's land revenue system was known as the Zabti or Bandobast system. Before Akbar, there was no Mughal land revenue system.Akbar established a proper land revenue system.

Zabti System : This policy was the creation of Raja Todar Mal. Under this system of revenue, tax was fixed by measuring the land. This system was implemented in Gujarat, Lahore, Malwa, Allahabad etc. System.

Additional detail- 

  • Ghari  - Ghari was a tax introduced by Allaudin Khilji on houses.
  • Charah - It was a tax introduced by Allaudin Khilji on grasslands used for grazing.
  • Iqta system - Shamsa ud-din Iltutmish of the Delhi Sultanate is credited with introducing the Iqta system in India. The concept was based on Muhammad Ghori's ideas.