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How did Akbar change the taxation system?

  1. he made everyone pay 30% of profits only.

  2. Imposed a mansion tax on the rich.

  3. He made landlords pay a bedroom tax.

  4. He made everyone pay 40% of their profits only.
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Explanation

Akbar's land revenue system, known as the Zabt system, was based on the average produce and prices of the previous ten years. He generally fixed the tax at one-third of the average produce, which is often represented as 33% or roughly 30% in simplified historical contexts.

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