History • Medieval IndiaMedium
The administrative term 'Zabt' under the Mughal revenue system implemented by Raja Todar Mal referred to:
A. A crop-rate assessment system based on historical yields and prices✓ Correct Answer
B. A forced tax collection method applied during droughts
C. The assignment of revenue-free lands to religious scholars
D. A system of military cantonment management
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Zabt system, established during Akbar's administration under Raja Todar Mal, relied on a detailed crop-rate assessment calculated from historical yields and prices averaged over the preceding ten years. Alternative administrative arrangements like Bighawt or Ghalla-bakshi involved direct crop sharing or division rather than standardized cash assessment based on past productivity. This system required careful land classification based on soil fertility and continuous cultivation status.
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