Multiple choice general knowledge history

He rose to become the Finance Minister in Akbar's Durbar. He overhauled the revenue system of Akbar's Mughal Empire. He was from the Khatri (or Khattri/Khattree) community of Punjab. He had developed his expertise in Sher Shah's employment

  1. Birbal

  2. Raja Man Singh

  3. Raja Todar Mal

  4. Abul-Fazel
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Explanation

Raja Todar Mal was Akbar's Finance Minister who overhauled the revenue system. He was from the Khatri community of Punjab and had developed his expertise under Sher Shah Suri before joining Akbar's court. Birbal was known for wit, Man Singh was a military commander, and Abul-Fazel was a historian.

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