The land revenue system adopted by Akbar was largely based on Sher Shah’s system. However Akbar introduced slight modifications and his system was called Zabti or Bandobast system, which was further improved by Raja Todar Mal.
The kingdom was divided into different administrative units during the rule of the Vijayanagar empire in southern India which ruled from 1336 CE to 1672 CE. These administrative units were called Mandalams, Nadus, Sthalas, and Gramas.