Tuesday, May 02, 2017

Dahsala System (Zabti System) Introduced by Raja Todarmal Under Akbar Reign

The Dahsala or Zabti System was introduced under the reign of Akbar in the year 1580-82 in order to put a check on the problems that were arising due to fixing prices each year and revenue settlement of the last year.

This system was basically developed by Raja Todarmal who was the finance minister at that time during Mugal Empire in India.

Under the Dahsala or Zabti System, there was no ten years settlement on the crops.

In fact the settlement was based on the average prices and produces during the last ten years.

1/3rd share of the average crop production was apportioned to the state.

This system was basically in practice during Shershah Suri but was honed perfectly during Akbar’s reign.

The system prevailed from Allahabad to Lahore and in the provinces of Gujrat and Malwa.

It is to be noted that the system of land revenue became very popular and continued for a very long time.

The crops yields and the prices for a continuous period of 10 years was comprehended and analyzed properly.

A comprehensive survey was undertaken and on the basis of which a fixed amount of tax was levied on each crop all in cash money.

Provinces were sub divided into dastur or revenue circles with own revenue rates.

Only those areas where the Mughals are able to survey the land were kept under this new revenue system and places like Bengal and Gujarat were kept out of this new system.

The Dahsala System was an improvement of the Zabti System and the agricultural land was classified into 4 different categories namely:

Banjar: It is the land where no cultivation has been done for 5 or more years
Chachar: It is the land that has been left follow for 3-4 years.
Parauti: It is the land left aside to become fertile again
Polaj: It is a fertile land where cultivation is done every year and  not left fallow

The Parauti and Chachar lands were further divided into 3 sub categories namely bad, middling and good.

The average production of all these 3 categories were sum totaled as the normal production of one bigha.

Parauti land offered the same amount of revenue like Polaj land when cultivated properly.

For the past 10 years, i.e., from the period 1570 to 1580, the area cultivated, price and yield of every single agricultural land of each locality was inspected.

On that basis, the demand of the state was fixed in terms of rupees per bigha.

Since the Dahsala Zabti System was associated with Raja Todarmal, it is also called Todarmal's Bandobust settlement system.

It is to be noted that this revenue system was extended on a larger scale during the reign of Shah Jahan .

Whereas it was introduced by Murshid Quli Khan in Deccan.

The Zabti or Dahsala System of Raja Todarmal has been described by the historians under the following headings below:

The total revenue was collected in the form of cash money

The agricultural land has to be properly measured under this system

Dastur commonly known as fixed cash revenue rates were fixed for each crop

From the administrative point of view, the Zabti or Dahsala System had a number of merits and the same is discussed below:

As permanent or fixed dastur systems were in place, there was no scope for fluctuation or uncertainties in levying of land revenue.

One can easily recheck or re-ascertain the measurement.

Because of the fixed dasturs, the local officers did not have any discretion or power to misuse their position and the corruption came to a minimum level.

However, there were some limitations or demerits of the Zabti or Dahsala System of Raja Todarmal that has been listed below:

Most of the times, the farmers did not have the strength to bear the Zabti and as a result of which the local officials captured one third of the crops as revenue.

If there was no proper yield from the crops, the farmers were at loss because they were at the firing end of bearing the loss or risk.

There were instances when the agricultural land was fraudulently recorded by the local officers and in this way the local authority misused this system.

This method was quite expensive because a cess called zabitana or one dam per bigha was spared in order to bear the entire cost in the maintenance of the measurement of party.

The Dahsala or Zabti System of Raja Todermal did in fact simplify the revenue system.

The peasants paid on the basis of local prices and local produces and there was no ten year or permanent land settlement system in use.

The system was adopted in the major provinces of Mughal Empire namely Agra, Awadh, Delhi and Multan.

31 comments:

  1. Replies
    1. Because this system was very complex and also successful k/n as zabti and dahsala system. This system was successful only mughal period that was well successful in Akbar period

      Delete
  2. why did the system come to an end. i believe it could still prevail

    ReplyDelete
  3. I wanted to thank you for this excellent read. Thank you for taking time to know more about in this subject. Gsourcedata.com is offering you the best web design services in the USA at the most affordable price. You can opt for professional Architectural Cad Drafting Services for more information.

    ReplyDelete
  4. This is a great article with lots of informative resources. I appreciate your work this is really helpful for everyone. Check out our website Land Capability Assessment for Septic Systems for more The 4 Spheres. related info!

    ReplyDelete
  5. I must thank you for posting this blog because the topic is very much in demand today and everyone wants to read about it. You can opt for Architectural Drafting services in Melbourne at an affordable price, for more information visit our site.

    ReplyDelete
  6. Nice reading, I love your content. This is really a fantastic and informative post. we provide Draft man at affordable cost. to know more visit our web pages.

    ReplyDelete
  7. Wow, What an Excellent post. I really found this to much informative. It is what I was searching for. I would like to suggest you that please keep sharing such type of info.Architectural Drafting services in Melbourne

    ReplyDelete
  8. This comment has been removed by the author.

    ReplyDelete
  9. I admire this article for the well-researched content and excellent wording. I got so involved in this material that I couldn’t stop reading. I am impressed with your work and skill. Thank you so much. Online Drafting Services in Melbourne

    ReplyDelete
  10. I read this article, it is really informative one. Your way of writing and making things clear is very impressive. Thanking you for such an informative article. drafting services in Melbourne

    ReplyDelete
  11. I read your post and got it quite informative. I couldn't find any knowledge on this matter prior to. I would like to thanks for sharing this article here. Drafting company in Melbourne

    ReplyDelete
  12. I read the above article and I got some different kind of information from your article about a mattress. It is a helpful article to enhance our knowledge for us. Thankful to you for sharing an article like this.web design Maine

    ReplyDelete
  13. Extremely useful information which you have shared here. This is a great way to enhance knowledge for us, and also helpful for us. Thankful to you for sharing an article like this. vps

    ReplyDelete
  14. You composed this post cautiously which is beneficial for us. I got some different kind of information from your article and I will suggest reading this article who need this info. Thanks for share it. Responsive Web Design Services India

    ReplyDelete
  15. You have provided a richly informative article about.website design agency It is a beneficial article for me and also helpful for those who are searching for this kind of information. Thanks for sharing this information here.

    ReplyDelete
  16. I always check this type of advisory post and I found your article which is related to my interest. This is a great way to increase knowledge for us. Thanks for sharing an article like this. Business Networking Dubai

    ReplyDelete
  17. I found decent information in your article. I am impressed with how nicely you described this subject, It is a gainful article for us. Thanks for share it. Professional website design agency in UK

    ReplyDelete
  18. I really value your job which you have shared right here. The post you have shared about Typeform alternative is really helpful as well as the factors you have pointed out are very useful. Thanks for sharing this message.

    ReplyDelete
  19. You have given important data for us. It is excellent and informative for everyone. Always keep posting. I am very thankful to you. Read more info about digital advertising agency Indonesia

    ReplyDelete
  20. Very good, This information is essential and informative which you have shared here. Read more info about Web Development Company in Ohio. It is beneficial for beginners to develop their knowledge. It is very gainful information. Thanks for share it.

    ReplyDelete
  21. I am very thankful to you that you have shared this information with us. Read more info about Web Page Design Company. I got some different kind of knowledge from your web page, and it is really helpful for everyone. Thanks for share it.

    ReplyDelete
  22. For the upgradations of technology, every sector is easier for the generation. also for the purpose of entertainment IPTV is one of them. Also with the best service if you can get an iptv reseller panel then that would be the best part of your service experience.

    ReplyDelete
  23. You have given significant information for us. It is astounding and useful for everybody. Continuously continue to post. I'm extremely appreciative to you. Peruse more data about murder mystery party games.

    ReplyDelete
  24. Thanks for shared that blog with us. If anyone here searching then visit today.

    ReplyDelete
  25. Thanks for publishing such excellent knowledge. You are doing such a good job. This info is very helpful for everyone. Keep it up. Thanks. Read more info about UX Service Agency in India

    ReplyDelete
  26. great post
    https://linvite.life/role-of-business-and-social-clubs-in-dubai-uae/

    ReplyDelete

Add a Comment or Query