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

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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. Shiqdar

B. Faujdar

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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