Akbar’s court and his imperial administration (OCR GCSE History B (Schools History Project)): Flashcards
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Type of government Akbar designed to gain loyalty
Type of government Akbar designed to gain loyalty
Centralised government
Number of Subas in Akbar's kingdom
Number of Subas in Akbar's kingdom
15
Akbar's direct military officials managing soldiers
Akbar's direct military officials managing soldiers
Mansabdars
Unit used to measure land under Akbar
Unit used to measure land under Akbar
Bighas
Akbar's finance officer
Akbar's finance officer
Raja Todar Mall
Polaj land definition
Polaj land definition
Land for cultivation throughout the year
Parauti land definition
Parauti land definition
Land for 1 harvest then 2 years fallow to regain fertility
Banjar land definition
Banjar land definition
Infertile land not suitable for cultivation
Akbar's position in judicial system
Akbar's position in judicial system
Highest court of appeal
Tax policy during natural calamities like drought
Tax policy during natural calamities like drought
Farmers exempt from taxes