Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Who among the following was Akbar’s revenue minister?

Options:

Tansen

Todar Mal

Raja Man Singh

Birbal

Correct Answer:

Todar Mal

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 2- Todar Mal.

Todar Mal was a Hindu Rajput and one of the nine gems (Navratnas) of Akbar's court. He was a brilliant administrator and economist, and he is credited with reforming the Mughal revenue system. He introduced the Zabt system, which was based on a ten-year survey of land and crop yields. This system was more fair and efficient than previous systems, and it helped to increase the Mughal treasury.