Who was the revenue minister of Akbar?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Todar Mal.

• Todar Mal was appointed as the revenue minister (Diwan) by Emperor Akbar.

• He introduced the "Zabt system," a land revenue system based on precise measurement of land and crop productivity.

• His reforms replaced arbitrary tax demands with a standardized, fair revenue collection method.

• These reforms strengthened the Mughal administration and increased revenue stability.

• Todar Mal was one of Akbar's famous Navratnas (Nine Gems), contributing administrative expertise to the court.

• His revenue system influenced later land revenue policies in India, including during British colonial rule.

• Todar Mal's policies reduced exploitation of peasants by ensuring fair taxation.

Information Booster:

1. Akbar ruled the Mughal Empire from 1556 to 1605 and is considered one of the greatest Mughal emperors.

2. He established a centralized administrative system that combined military, revenue, and cultural policies.

3. Akbar's reign marked a period of territorial expansion, religious tolerance, and cultural integration.

4. The Mughal Empire under Akbar reached its peak in terms of size, power, and prosperity.

5. The Navratnas were nine extraordinary courtiers who excelled in diverse fields like administration, music, literature, and military.

6. Akbar’s Navratnas included:

   • Todar Mal (Finance and Revenue)

   • Birbal (Wisdom and Wit)

   • Tansen (Music)

   • Raja Man Singh (Military)

   • Abul Fazl (Scholar and Historian)

   • Faizi (Poetry)

   • Abdul Rahim Khan-I-Khana (Poetry and Military)

   • Fakir Aziao-Din (Spiritual advisor)

   • Mullah Do-Piyaza (Wit and Humor)