Question

Which of the following pairs is correctly matched regarding the classification of lands under Akbar?

• A. Polaj : Land which was cultivated every year
• B. Parauti : Land uncultivated for five years
• C. Chachar : Land left uncultivated for a year
• D. Banjar : Land laid fallow for three years

Hint:

Akbar's land revenue system categorized land types to ensure proper taxation and incentivized the cultivation of lands while discouraging fallow land.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The correct classification under Akbar’s land revenue system is:
- Polaj: Land that was cultivated every year.
- arauti: Land that was uncultivated for a period of five years.
- Chachar: Land that was left uncultivated for a year.
- Banjar: Land that lay fallow for three years.