Understanding Mughal Revenue System

What was the main source of income for Mughal rulers?

• Income from military conquests

• Taxes on luxury items

• Land revenue from agriculture

• Trade tariffs on imported goods

Who were the zamindars in the Mughal system?

• Zamindars were military leaders in the Mughal system.

• Zamindars were foreign traders in the Mughal system.

• Zamindars were local landowners and revenue collectors in the Mughal system.

• Zamindars were religious leaders in the Mughal system.

What role did Todar Mal play in the Mughal administration?

• Todar Mal was the finance minister and introduced land revenue reforms in the Mughal administration.

• Todar Mal was the chief advisor on foreign affairs.

• Todar Mal served as the chief architect of the Mughal empire.

• Todar Mal was a military general in the Mughal army.

During which years did Todar Mal conduct his survey?

• 1575 to 1577

• 1585 to 1586

• 1590 to 1592

• 1580 to 1582

What was the purpose of the survey conducted by Todar Mal?

• To conduct a census of the population.

• To evaluate agricultural practices in the region.

• To assess land revenue and improve tax collection.

• To establish new land ownership laws.

What is the revenue system established by Akbar called?

• Iqtadari

• Jagir

• Zabt

• Mansabdari

How were provinces divided in the Mughal revenue system?

• Provinces were divided into districts and towns.

• Provinces were divided into regions and sectors.

• Provinces were divided into states and counties.

• Provinces were divided into sarkars and parganas in the Mughal revenue system.

In which provinces was it difficult to survey land?

• Provinces with advanced surveying technology.

• Provinces with flat plains and open fields.

• Provinces with urban development and infrastructure.

• Provinces with challenging terrain and dense forests.

What type of tax did peasants pay to the Mughals?

• Income Tax

• Zakat or Kharaj

• Property Tax

• Sales Tax

Who were the intermediaries between peasants and the Mughals?

• Zamindars

• Brahmins

• Sultans

• Maharajas