Which among the following systems of levying land revenue in Deccan was prevalent during the reign of Akbar?

The correct answer is Number of ploughs.

Key Points

• Number of ploughs systems of levying land revenue in Deccan was prevalent during the reign of Akbar.
• A major extension of the Zabt system occurred in the later years of Shahjahan's reign when it was established in the Deccan by Murshid Quill Khan.
• Zabt system was applied in northern India and in Malwa and parts of Gujarat.
• It was framed during the Mughal period and was prevalent in Akbar's period.
• It was a new land measurement system.
• The ploughed/sown area is measured by bamboos which are attached to iron rings.
• It is also called Todar Mal's Bandobast.
• The land was divided into 4 categories in this system
  • Poolaj
  • Parauti
  • Chachar
  • Banjar
• Another land revenue system developed by Akbar was - Ghallabakshi and Kankut in which the produce was divided between the state and the peasants in a fixed proportion.
• When the crops were ruined due to natural calamity, peasants could choose between Ghallabakshi or Zabti system.​