Sher Shah Suri started the land revenue practice of ‘Patta’ and ‘Qabuliyat’. The Patta was the written document given to the peasant detailing the land area and the tax amount due and the Qabuliyat was the written agreement signed by the peasant accepting the terms, ensuring transparency in revenue administration. The correct answer is (D) Sher Shah.
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Sher Shah Suri initiated the systematic practice of issuing ‘Patta’ and securing ‘Qabuliyat’. This reform was key to his efficient and equitable revenue system. The Patta was the deed that recorded the land area, crop type and the precise amount of tax due to the state. [Image illustrating the Patta and Qabuliyat documents] The Qabuliyat was the corresponding document of consent signed by the cultivator. This process eliminated ambiguity, protected the rights of the cultivators and minimized exploitation by local intermediaries.