Akbar (Part-I)

Total Questions: 50

1. Assertion (A): During the time of Akbar, for every ten cavalrymen, the mansabdars had to maintain twenty horses. [I.A.S. (Pre) 1999]

Reason (R): Horses had to be rested while on march and replacements were necessary in times of war.

(a) Both (A) and (R) is true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not a correct explanation of (A).
(c) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(d) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

Correct Answer: (a) Both (A) and (R) is true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

Solution:During the reign of Akbar, for every ten cavalrymen, the Mansabdars had to maintain twenty horses. The main reason for this custom was that it was essential to give rest to the horses during the long journey and it was needed to replace horses during the war. Thus, Assertion (A) and Reason (R) both are correct, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).

2. Zabti system was introduced by - [39ᵗʰ B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1994]

(a) Ghiyasuddin Tughluq
(b) Sikandar Lodi
(c) Sher Shah
(d) Akbar

Correct Answer: (d) Akbar

Solution:Zabti System was introduced for land revenue in the reign of Akbar which was based on schedules of Dastur-ul-Amal and Zabti Khasre for land survey and land revenue determination. Most of the area was based on this system.

3. In which measures Todarmal achieved fame ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1992]

(a) Military campaign
(b) Land Revenue
(c) Humor
(d) Painting

Correct Answer: (b) Land Revenue

Solution:Todarmal achieved fame in the field of land revenue. Akbar introduced the Duhsala or Zabti system of land revenue collection in 1580 A.D. to consolidate Mughal empire. The founder of this system was Todarmal. That's why it is known as Todarmal settlement. Under thus system, the average produce of different crops, as well as the average prices prevailing over the last ten years, was calculated. One-third of the average produce was state Share (Maal), rest two-third share was left to the cultivators (Kharaj).

4. Which revenue system among the following is also known as the Bandobast System ? [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2013]

(a) Zabti
(b) Dahsala
(c) Nasq
(d) Kankut

Correct Answer: (b) Dahsala

Solution:Dahsala was a land revenue system during Akhar's reign which was also known as Bandobast system.

Bandobast system and Dahsala System or Zabti System (land revenue system) were introduced by Raja Todarmal, who was then the finance minister of Akbar.

In this system, the average produce of ten years was derived. One-third of this average produce was fixed in Rupees per Bigha and fixed as a share of the state (Mal). Rest two third share was left to the cultivators (Kharaj). The state demand in kind was given in mains, but for the conversion of the state demand from kind to cash, a separate schedule of cash revenue rates for various crops was fixed, which were called as Dastur-i-Amal. Each revenue circle had a separate schedule of dastur-i-amal for various crops. Thus the peasant was required to pay on the basis of local produce as well as local prices. The main features of the Zabti system as it finally came into operation under Akbar were:

(i) Land was measured and assessed
(ii) Crops were surveyed
(iii) One-third of the average produce was fixed as the state's share
(iv)Cash revenue rates were fixed
(v) The revenue was collected in cash
(vi) all the collection was made in cash.

5. Todarmal was associated to - [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2012]

(a) Law
(c) Literature
(d) Music
(b) Land Revenue Reforms

Correct Answer: (b) Land Revenue Reforms

Solution:Akbar appointed Raja Todarmal and Mujaffar Khan Turbati as finance minister for re-assessment of the land revenue system. He calculated the average produce of different croоря as well as average price prevailing over the last ten year from 1571 to 1580. One-third of that average was fixed as land revenue for state which was also called as "Dahsala System" Ain-i-Dahsala is known as Todarmal Bandobast."

6. Consider the following statements related to the mughal emperor Akbar and choose the correct answer : [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2020]

Statement I: 'Tansen' was the title given to Rambali Pandey by the Mughal emperor Akbar

Statement II: Akbar was married with the sister of Raja Man Singh

Statement III: Abul Fazl was the author of 'Ain-i- Akbari'

Statement IV: Raja Todarmal was the commander- in-chief of Akbar's army

(a) Only Statement-I and II are correct
(b) Only Statement-III and IV are correct
(c) Only Statement-III is correct
(d) Only Statement-IV is correct

Correct Answer: (c) Only Statement-III is correct

Solution:The name of "Tansen' was Ram Tanu Pandey. "Tansen' was the title given to Ramtanu Pandey by the king of Gwalior Rewa, hence statement-I is wrong. Jahangir was married to the sister of Raja Man Singh of Amber (Amer), hence statement-II is also mcorrect. Raja Todarmal was head of the Revenue department not the commander-in-chief of Akbar's army. Hence only statement-III is correct. Abul Fazal wrote 'Ain-i-Akbari".

7. Who among the following was the connecting link between Sher Shah and Akbar in land revenue administrative measures ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2007]

(a) Birbal
(b) Todarmal
(c) Bhagwandas
(d) Bharmal

Correct Answer: (b) Todarmal

Solution:Raja Todarmal is honoured in Indian history for his land revenue reforms. Ain-i-Dahsala was introduced by Akbar. Raja Todarmal (Khwajashah Mansoor and Mujaffar khan Turbati also helped in this) was the main propounders of this system. That's why it is known as 'Todarmal Settlement'.

8. During Akbar period, land revenue system "Ain-i-Dahsala" was developed by : [R.A.S/R.T.S. (Pre) 2010]

(a) Shahnawaz Khan
(b) Abdur Rahim Khan-i-Khanan
(c) Todarmal
(d) Mulla Do Pyaza

Correct Answer: (c) Todarmal

9. Akbar launched "Din-i-Ilahi" in the year____ [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2011]

(a) 1570
(b) 1578
(c) 1581
(d) 1582

Correct Answer: (d) 1582

Solution:Akbar launched "Tauhid-4-Ilahi" or "Din-i-Ilahi" in 1582. Din- i-Ilahi was a syncretic religion which intended to merge the best elements of all the religions of the community. Indeod, the prophet of this new sect was Abul Fazl. Among Hindus, only Birbal accepted Din-i-Ilahi. Raja Bhagawan Das and Man Singh bluntly refused to embrace Din-i-lahi.

10. Which ruler had promoted "Din-i-llahi" ? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1998]

(a) Babur
(b) Akbar
(c) Aurangzeb
(d) Shah Jahan

Correct Answer: (b) Akbar

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