Q. Mansabdari system was introduced by
(a) Akbar
(b) Jahangir
(c) Sher Shah
(d) Balban
Ans: (a) Akbar
Explanation: The Mansabdari system was introduced by (a) Akbar.
The Mansabdari system was a system of ranking and administration developed during the reign of Emperor Akbar (1556-1605) in the Mughal Empire. Akbar implemented this system to effectively organize and control the nobility and the military.
Under the Mansabdari system, every official in the Mughal administration, including military commanders, civil administrators, and courtiers, was assigned a rank or “mansab.” The rank determined the official’s salary, military responsibilities, and the number of troops they were expected to maintain. The mansabdar (holder of a mansab) was required to provide military service to the empire and maintain a specified number of cavalrymen and infantrymen.
While the Mansabdari system was initially introduced by Akbar, it continued to be used by subsequent Mughal emperors, including Jahangir and Shah Jahan, with some modifications.
