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In the Mughal administration, what did the term 'Zabti' refer to?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. A religious tax
  2. A military rank
  3. A system of land revenue assessment
  4. A judicial decree

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: A system of land revenue assessment

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) A system of land revenue assessment šŸ“š Explanation: The 'Zabti' system, also known as the Dahsala system, was a highly refined method of land revenue assessment introduced by Akbar's finance minister, Raja Todar Mal. Under this system, revenue was calculated based on the average yield of the land measured over a ten-year period. It involved careful surveying and classification of land to ensure a fair and steady income for the state.