Q. The term “Kismat-i-Khuti” was associated with which of the following?

[A] Headman’s cess

[B] Pasture tax

[C] Pilgrimage tax

[D] Temple tax

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation: State demand was one fifth of the produce and along with-it house tax (Grahi) and pasture tax (Chari) were imposed, but Kismat-i-Khuti (Headman’s cess) was abolished.

  • His land revenue reforms provided a basis for the future reforms of Sher Shah and Akbar.
  • He centralized administration and even confiscated religious endowments and free lands (Inam and Wakt).

Source: Poonam Dahiya

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