The Cambridge History of India, Vol. IV: The Mughul Period v4.c14.52

v4.c14.52

There was, however, one weak point in his system, which facilitated peculation and illicit profits. It was his custom to transfer his revenue officials every year or two, his reason for this measure being that all his old and loyal servants might profit by the charge of a revenue district. This pernicious practice encouraged officials to make all that they could in the short time during which they held office.