Who instituted the land revenue system named Dahsala ?

The correct answer is Akbar.

Key Points

• The Dahsala system, also known as the Zabti system, was introduced by Akbar in 1580-82 AD.
• This system was developed by Raja Todar Mal, Akbar's finance minister, to streamline land revenue collection.
• It fixed the average produce and prices of crops over the last 10 years and calculated one-third of the average as the state's share.
• The system was aimed at ensuring fairness in taxation and reducing exploitation of farmers by intermediaries.

Additional Information

• Iltutmish: Iltutmish was the third ruler of the Slave Dynasty and is credited with consolidating the Delhi Sultanate. He introduced the silver Tanka and copper Jital coins but had no association with land revenue reforms like Dahsala.
• Sher Shah: Sher Shah Suri introduced an early form of land revenue reforms known as the Ryotwari system. He is also known for establishing the Grand Trunk Road and reforming the postal system.
• Aurangzeb: Aurangzeb was the last significant Mughal emperor and is known for his orthodox policies. He imposed the Jizya tax on non-Muslims and expanded the Mughal Empire, but he did not introduce the Dahsala system.