The important revenue official introduced during Akbar's reign to collect a specific target of one crore 'dams' from a designated area was known as a: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The important revenue official introduced during Akbar's reign to collect a specific target of one crore 'dams' from a designated area was known as a:
A. Faujdar
B. Shiqdar
C. Karori
D. Patwari
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Akbar appointed officers called 'Amil-Guzars' or 'Karoris' across North India, each tasked with managing an agricultural tract that yielded a revenue of one crore dams (about 2.5 lakh rupees).

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