A History of Agriculture in India v2.c74.3

v2.c74.3

The land-tax was the main source of revenue in Mughal India. After the abolition of jizya, and over fifty minor duties, land revenue became all the more important. As such reconstruction of the revenue system was imperative. This is the task which Akbar entrusted to Todar Mal. There is no name in mediaeval history of India more renowned than that of Todar Mal. 'Careful to keep himself from selfish ambition,' writes Abu-l-Fazl, he devoted himself to the service of the State, and earned an everlasting fame.'