Explain the revenue system created by Todar Mal . Do you think it was better than the revenue system during the Delhi sultanate?
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Sultanate Period:
The Sultans took several measures to increase their revenue.
The Land Revenue:
Land revenue was the major source of the income. It was generally realized at 1/5 of the total produce thought the Sultans like Ala-ud-Din Khilji and Muhammed raised it to 1/2 of the produce.
It was imposed only on the Non-Muslims. It is believed that children, women and friars were exempted from its payment. It was realized at the rate of 10 to 40 takas depending on the payer’s income.
The Octroi Duty:
It was realized on the exchange and transportation of commercial goods. Import tax was levied on goods imported from other countries. It was between 2 ½ % to 10%.
The Tax:
It was a negligible tax supposed to be paid by all the Muslims.
Other Source of Income:
Other sources of income included state’s share in booty which was calculated at 1/5 of the plunder plus gifts, tributes etc. from the subordinate rulers.
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Each province was divided into revenue circles with its own schedule of revenue rates for individual crops. This revenue system came to be known as zabt. This system was prevalent in those areas where Mughal administrators could survey the land and keep careful accounts.