Q. Land revenue under Tipu Sultan was
(a) mainly collected through revenue farmers.
(b) collected by government officials appointed by Tipu
(c) collected by feudal intermediaries.
(d) None of the above.
Ans: (b) collected by government officials appointed by Tipu
Explanation: During the reign of Tipu Sultan, land revenue was collected by government officials appointed by him. Tipu Sultan implemented various administrative reforms, including the introduction of a centralized revenue administration system. He appointed officials known as “Amils” or revenue officers to assess and collect land revenue directly on behalf of the state. This system aimed to streamline revenue collection and reduce the role of intermediaries in the process. Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.
