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Question
Explain the important features of the land revenue system introduced by Todar Mal.
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Solution
Todar Mal introduced a land revenue system known as Todar Mal’s Bandobast.
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- 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 averages. One-third of the average produce was the king’s share. It could be paid in cash or kind, though cash was preferred.
- The revenue officers were instructed to treat the peasants well.
- Loans which could be paid back in easy installments were advanced to the peasants to 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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