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Consider the following statements regarding the revenue administration and agrarian reforms of Mughal Emperor Akbar: 1. The revenue system known as Zabt or Dahsala was formulated under the supervision of Todar Mal based on the average yield and prices of crops over the preceding ten years. 2. The land was classified into categories such as Polaj Parauti Chachar and Banjar depending on continuous cultivation and fallow periods. 3. The Mansabdari system introduced by Akbar was strictly hereditary allowing sons to automatically inherit their father's military rank and zat-sawar numbers. Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only✓ Correct Answer

B. 2 and 3 only

C. 1 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

💡 Solution & Explanation

The Mansabdari system was strictly non-hereditary as mansabdar ranks lapsed upon the death or retirement of the holder and all jagirs and titles reverted to the imperial crown making the third statement incorrect. The first and second statements are accurate detailing the Dahsala revenue settlement and the standard classification of cultivable land based on fertility and fallow frequency. Todar Mal played a pivotal role in standardizing land measurement units.

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