A History of Agriculture in India v2.c74.s1.2

v2.c74.s1.2

'At the beginning of this year (37th year of the reign), His Majesty directed his attention to an improvement of the administration of his territories, and passed new laws for the management of civil and revenue business. Raja Todar Mal had, previous to this, been named wazir; but the dangers and difficulties of the post, and the opposition to be encountered, made him unwilling to accept the office. But this unambitious man, who was acquainted with all the mysteries of administration, was now elevated to the office of diwan, and in reality to the wakalat. His clear judgement soon set matters to right. Civil and revenue matters received his especial attention. He devoted his skill and powerful mind to simplify the laws of the State, and he allowed no grasping and intriguing men to obtain any inflence over him. He now proposed several new laws calculated to give vigour and glory to the government.