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Explain the important features of the land revenue system introduced by Todar Mai.

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Todar Mai introduced a land revenue system known as Todar Mai’s Bandobast. 

1. Land was surveyed and measured with a bamboo jarib joined together with iron rings instead of the hemp rope used earlier. 

2. The land was grouped into four categories depending on whether it was regularly or occasionally cultivated. It was classified further into good, middling and bad categories. 

3. The average produce and the average price over the past 10 years were calculated. The revenue was calculated on the basis of these averages. One third of the average produce was the king’s share. It could be paid in cash or kind, though cash was preferred. 

4. The revenue officers were instructed to treat the peasants well. 

5. Loans which could be paid back in easy instalments were advanced to the peasants to buy seeds, cattle and implements. 

6. If the crops failed due to drought or flood, the state granted remission of revenue.

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