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Kabuliayat and Patta as instruments of settlement were introduced by

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

Answer options

  1. Sher Shah
  2. Ghiyasuddin Mahmud Shah
  3. Bahlul Khan Lodi
  4. Humayun

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Sher Shah

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) Sher Shah šŸ“š Explanation: Sher Shah Suri introduced the systems of 'Kabuliayat' (the agreement between the farmer and the state) and 'Patta' (the title deed of land) to reform land revenue administration. These documents specified the area, quality, and taxes for each piece of land. This reform ensured that farmers knew exactly how much they had to pay and reduced exploitation by local officials. Sher Shah's revenue system was so efficient that it was later adopted by the Mughal Emperor Akbar.