Question

Which of the following statements is true regarding the land revenue system of the Mughals?

• A. The revenue collectors collected tax of land in cash only.
• B. The cultivated lands were taxed without any measurement.
• C. Revenue from the land was the economic mainstay of the empire.
• D. The tax collectors used to collect taxes with the help of Sahukars.

Hint:

The Mughal land revenue system was critical to the empire's functioning and economy, with the bulk of income coming from agriculture.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The Mughal empire relied heavily on land revenue as its primary source of income. The land revenue system, notably during the reign of Akbar, was highly structured and involved detailed land measurement (called Zabt). While taxes were collected in kind and sometimes in cash, the key point is that revenue from agriculture formed the backbone of the empire's economy. This system helped fund the vast Mughal military, administration, and infrastructure.
Thus, the correct answer is (C) Revenue from the land was the economic mainstay of the empire.