As mentioned in Ain, what was the name of the method of revenue collection by the mansabdars (in kind) in which it was decided, if any doubt arises, the crops should be cut and estimated in three lots, the good, the middling, and the inferior, and the hesitation removed?

Kankut

The correct answer is Option 1 - Kankut

Kankut (as mentioned in Ain, one of the methods of revenue collection by the mansabdars, in-kind)-  kankut, in the Hindi language, Kan signifies grain, and kut, estimates. If any doubt arises, the crops should be cut and estimated in three lots, the good, the middling, and the inferior, and the hesitation removed.

Methods of revenue collection in kind mentioned in the Ain:

First, kankut : in the Hindi language kan signifies grain, and kut, estimates … If any doubts arise, the crops should be cut and estimated in three lots, the good, the middling, and the inferior, and the hesitation removed. Often, too, the land taken by appraisement, gives a sufficiently accurate return.

Secondly, batai, also called bhaoli, the crops are reaped and stacked and divided by agreement in the presence of the parties. But in this case several intelligent inspectors are required; otherwise, the evil-minded and false are given to deception.

Thirdly, khet-batai, when they divide the fields after they are sown.

Fourthly, lang batai , after cutting the grain, they form it in heaps and divide it among themselves, and each takes his share home and turns it to profit.