Q. Akbar had adopted the ‘Ray’ System of revenue assessment which he had abolished later on as part of his land revenue reforms. Who among the following had introduced the ray system ?
Answer: Alauddin Khilji
Notes: The genesis of Akbar's revenue system can be traced to Alauddin Khilji. Akbar's adopted this system . Till 1566 which was 10th year of Akbar's reign no change was made in Akbar policy of crop rate (ray) that he inherited. Subsequently Akbar adopted a system of annual assessment.

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