Question
Why did Abul Fazl describe the land revenue as ‘remuneration of sovereignty’? Explain.
Solution
Abul Fazl described the land revenue as remuneration of sovereignty because only by giving land revenue to the government, they were actually provided security by the government. They were free to work on their fields according to their wish. They were even free from the fear of any external aggrestion or internal revolt because then it was the duty of the government to provide them every type of security. If any land related problem would have come in front, then they were allowed to approach the concerned officials. This land revenue was the main source of state’s income with which army and security of the peasants could be-Hurintained.
