Raja Todarmal, Akbar’s finance minister, implemented major land revenue reforms. He introduced systematic land measurement, surveyed agricultural areas and fixed revenue based on fertility. His system, called Todarmal Bandobast, ensured fairness and efficiency. It became the foundation of Mughal revenue ...
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Sher Shah Suri’s greatest achievement was his administrative reforms. He improved land revenue collection, built the Grand Trunk Road, established sarais, introduced an efficient postal system, reorganized the army and standardized currency. These reforms strengthened governance and influenced Mughal and ...
A Chinese envoy from the Ming emperor visited the court of Firoz Shah Tughlaq, establishing diplomatic ties. This mission encouraged cultural exchange and reflected Delhi’s growing regional influence, highlighting the Sultanate’s engagement with major Asian powers beyond West and Central ...
The Diwan-e-Mustakhraj was established to recover outstanding land revenue and dues that officials failed to collect. It supervised corrupt or negligent revenue officers and punished defaulting zamindars. This department helped restore financial stability during periods of revenue shortages. ANSWER: (B) ...
Malik Kafur earned the title “Hazaar Dinari” because he was purchased for 1,000 dinars during the Gujarat campaign. The high price reflected his exceptional physical appearance and potential. His intelligence and military ability later justified this valuation, as he rose ...