Who was the revenue minister during the reign of Akbar?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Todar Mal.
- Raja Todar Mal is most famous for introducing the Dahsala system, also known as the Zabt system, around 1580. This system involved detailed land surveys and measurements to assess agricultural land, standardizing revenue collection based on the average produce over ten years.
- He classified the land into four categories—Polaj, Parauti, Chachar, and Banjar, based on the frequency of cultivation.