Question

What were the main sources of revenue for the Mughal government? How did Akbar improve the collection of revenue?

Answer 1

Todar Mai introduced a land revenue system known as Todar Mai’s Bandobast.

1.  The land was surveyed and measured with a bamboo .jarib joined together with iron rings instead of the hemp rope used earlier.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. If the crops failed due to drought or flood, the state granted remission of revenue.