Q. Which Mughal ruler introduced the Mansabdari system in India?
(a) Akbar
(b) Humayun
(c) Shahjahan
(d) Babar
Ans: (a) Akbar
Explanation: The Mughal ruler who introduced the Mansabdari system in India was (a) Akbar.
Akbar the Great, the third Mughal emperor who reigned from 1556 to 1605, is credited with introducing the Mansabdari system. The Mansabdari system was a hierarchical system of ranking and administration that formed the backbone of the Mughal military and civil administration.
Under the Mansabdari system, every officer in the Mughal administration was assigned a rank called “mansab,” which determined their position, salary, and military responsibilities. The ranks ranged from “mansabdar” or officer to high-ranking “amir” or noble.
Akbar’s Mansabdari system incorporated elements of both military and civil administration. It ensured loyalty to the emperor and provided a flexible system for managing the vast Mughal Empire. The system also allowed for the efficient mobilization of troops and the integration of diverse groups into the Mughal administration.
Therefore, the correct answer to your question is (a) Akbar.
