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Which Medieval ruler introduced Ain-i-Dahsala?

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

Answer options

  1. Balban
  2. Feroz Tughlaq
  3. Sher Shah
  4. Akbar

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Akbar

Explanation: The correct answer is D. Akbar. The Ain-i-Dahsala system, also known as the Zabti system, was introduced by Emperor Akbar during his reign in the 16th century. It was a land revenue assessment system developed by Raja Todar Mal, Akbar’s finance minister. Under this system, the average produce of different crops and their average prices over the past ten years were calculated, and a fixed revenue rate (in cash) was assigned. It helped standardize the revenue collection and brought efficiency and predictability in the administration.