Q. With respect to the agricultural initiatives and land revenue innovations during Akbar’s time, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1.The state introduced the practice of providing agricultural loans, known as Taccavi, to farmers, particularly during periods of crop failure.
2.To maintain accurate records, a new class of village officials called Karoris was established, responsible for maintaining land records and tax collection for over a crore of Dams.
Select the correct code:
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Correct. The system of Taccavi (loans) was formalized and implemented by Akbar to aid cultivators, showing the state’s paternalistic approach to agriculture.
- Statement 2: Correct. The Karori system was introduced in 1573-74 CE. The Karori was an official appointed to a tract of land theoretically yielding a crore (ten million) of Dams. Their primary job was revenue assessment and collection, alongside maintaining land records.
