Kabuliyat and Patta as instruments of settlement were introduced by:

Sher Shah Suri introduced a highly efficient land revenue administration system during his short reign (1540–1545). Under this system, he introduced two vital land deeds: the 'Patta' (a document title detailing the land holdings and the specific state-determined revenue demand) and the 'Kabuliyat' (a written agreement or deed of acceptance signed by the peasant acknowledging the government revenue obligations).