What was the main benefit of the Dahsala system?

It provided certainty to the peasants about their tax liability and ensured a steady income for the imperial treasury.

Mughal Economic Reforms

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: During Akbar period, land revenue system 'Ain-i-Dahsala' was developed by:

The 'Ain-i-Dahsala' land revenue system was developed by Raja Todar Mal during the reign of Akbar. It fixed the tax based on the average agricultural produce and prices of the preceding ten years.

Exam Year

2010

Evidence Source

Link

ID: MED_MUG_2010_210 Ref: Irfan Habib, Agrarian System of Mughal India