With reference to the zabt revenue system introduced in the reign of Mughal Emperor Akbar consider t...........

Ancient and Medieval History(HCS) Mughal Period

With reference to the zabt revenue system introduced in the reign of Mughal Emperor Akbar, consider the following statements:

1. Taxes were fixed on each crop in cash.

2. It was most successful in Gujarat and Bengal.

3. Provinces were subdivided into revenue circles, each with its own schedule of revenue rates.

How many of the above mentioned features are correct?

Only one

Only two

All three

None

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Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: Akbar’s revenue minister, Todar Mal, carried out a careful survey of crop yields, prices, and areas cultivated for a 10-year period, 1570- 1580. On the basis of this data, taxes were fixed on each crop in cash. Statement 2 is incorrect:Zabt system was prevalent in those areas where Mughal administrators could survey the land and keep very careful accounts. This was not possible in provinces such as Gujarat and Bengal. Statement 3 is correct: Each province was divided into revenue circles with its own schedule of revenue rates for individual crops. This revenue system was known as Zabt.