Q. Consider the following reforms introduced by Sher Shah Suri:
ReformFeature / Characteristic
1. Land Revenue SystemIntroduction of the Patta (title deed) and Qabuliyat (agreement), formally defining the area and tax liability.
2. Currency ReformIssuance of a standardized silver coin called the Rupiya, which remained the standard currency for centuries.
3. Land ClassificationClassification of cultivable land into three categories: good, middling, and bad, to ensure fair assessment of revenue.
How many of the above reforms are correctly described?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation:
- Pair 1: Correct. The use of Patta and Qabuliyat (system of Peshgi) was a key reform that established a direct link between the state and the cultivator, eliminating intermediaries.
- Pair 2: Correct. Sher Shah standardized the currency by issuing a uniform silver coin, the Rupiya (178 grains), which became the basis of the modern Indian currency system.
- Pair 3: Correct. Sher Shah introduced systematic land measurement (Zabti or Jarib system) and classified land into three categories based on fertility to ensure a fair and equitable tax assessment.
