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प्रश्न
What were the main sources of revenue for the Mughal government? How did Akbar improve the collection of revenue?
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उत्तर
Todar Mai introduced a land revenue system known as Todar Mai’s Bandobast.
- The land was surveyed and measured with a bamboo .jarib joined together with iron rings instead of the hemp rope used earlier.
- The land was grouped into four categories depending on whether it was regularly or occasionally cultivated. It was classified further into good, middling, and bad categories.
- The average produce and the average price over the past 10 years were calculated. The revenue was calculated on the basis of these buy seeds, cattle, and implements.
- If the crops failed due to drought or flood, the state granted remission of revenue.
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Match Column A with Columb B:
| A | B |
| 1. Bairam Khan | (a) religious faith started by Akbar |
| 2. Abul Fazi | (b) incharge of the revenue |
| 3. Todar Mal | (c) musician of Akbar's court |
| 4. Tansen | (d) guardian of Akbar |
| 5. Din-i-ilahi | (e) author of Akbarnama |
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Match the following:
| Column A | Column B |
| 1. Abul Fazl | (a) Hindustani music |
| 2. Faizi | (b) military commander |
| 3. Tansen | (c) Persian poet laureate |
| 4. Birbal | (d) Akbarnama |
| 5. Raja Man Singh | (e) Akbar's constant companion |
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What measures did Akbar adopt to reorganize and strengthen the army?
The picture depicts a Mughal emperor holding discussions on religious matters in the Ibadat Khana.
Which religious communities participated in the discussions?
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