History • Medieval IndiaEasy
Which Mughal Emperor instituted the 'Zabt' system of land revenue administration, which was developed further under Raja Todar Mal?
A. Babur
B. Humayun
C. Akbar✓ Correct Answer
D. Shah Jahan
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Zabt system, also referred to as the Dahsala system, was instituted by Mughal Emperor Akbar with the assistance of his revenue minister Raja Todar Mal, establishing a standardized land revenue assessment based on average crop yields and past prices over a ten-year period. Rulers like Babur and Humayun lacked the administrative stability required for such deep agrarian reforms. This structured fiscal framework formed the backbone of the Mughal empire's agrarian economy.
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