Mughal Administration c15.s1.t1.64

c15.s1.t1.64

Also find out, what was the system of revenue collection in the reign of Akbar under the diwāni administration of Todar Mal? Is the amount of the sāir cess the same as under the regulations, or was it increased at His Majesty's accession? How many mauzas are cultivated and how many desolate? What is the cause of the desolation? After inquiring into all these matters, exert yourself to bring all arable lands under tillage, by giving correct agreements (*qaul*) and proper promises, and to increase the first-rate (*kamil*)* crops. Where there are disused wells, try to repair them, and also to dig new ones. And assess their revenue in such a way that the ryots at large may get their dues and the Government revenue may be collected at the right time and no ryot may be oppressed.