A History of Agriculture in India v2.c71.s2.1

v2.c71.s2.1

‘Sher Shah is known for his revenue administrative reforms and system of land-revenue assessment based on the measurement of the land, and for his genuine concern for the welfare of the cultivators. He acquired experience of these matters by the management of his jagir. When entrusted with his assignment, he thus spoke to his father Hasan Khan. "To please you I accept the management of the two districts. I will not fail to do my duty to the best of my power." Hasan Khan wished to send Farid to the parganas; but Farid representing to Hasan Khan that he wished first to speak with him, he obtained leave to do so, and thus began: "Many soldiers and subordinates, our kinsmen, have jagirs in these parganas. I shall devote myself to increase the prosperity of the district, and that depends on a just administration." When Hasan Khan heard his son's speech he was much gratified, and said, "I will give you the power both to grant and to resume the soldier's jagirs, and I will not reverse anything you may do." He accordingly sent Farid Khan to his two parganas, with every mark of favour.