How much of the produce did the Mughal state typically claim?

The state demand usually ranged from one-third to one-half of the average agricultural produce, depending on the land fertility.

Mughal Fiscal System

UPSC Archival Analysis

Exam Year

1995

Evidence Source

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ID: MED_MUG_1995_113 Ref: Irfan Habib, The Agrarian System of Mughal India

What was the principal source of State income in Mughal India:

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Correct Option: C

Land revenue was the principal source of income for the Mughal state. It provided the financial foundation for the empire's military expansion and administrative maintenance.