Question

Describe the 3 main features of the Zapt system?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

• ZABT WAS A LAND REVENUE SYSTEM FRAMED DURING THE MUGHAL PERIOD.
• THIS SYSTEM INCLUDED TAKING A CAREFUL SURVEY OF CROP YIELDS AND PRICES CULTIVATED FOR A 10 YEAR PERIOD.
• ON THIS BASIS TAX WAS FIXED ON EACH CROP IN CASH.
• EACH PROVINCE WAS DIVIDED INTO REVENUE CIRCLES WITH THEIR OWN RATES OF REVENUE AND A SCHEDULE OF INDIVIDUAL CROPS.
• THIS SYSTEM WAS PREVALENT WHERE THE MUGHAL ADMINISTRATION COULD SURVEY THE LAND AND KEEP CAREFUL ACCOUNTS.

Answer 2

(a) Zabti System : This policy was the creation of Raja Todar Mal. Under this system of revenue, tax was fixed by measuring the land. This system was implemented in Gujarat, Lahore, Malwa, Allahabad etc.

Measurement of Land : During the reign of Akbar, land was measured with a proper method.