Question

2: What were the new reforms introduced by Akbar, during his reign?
3: Define the following Terms:
i) Zamindars ii) Jagirdars iii) Mansabdars iv) ljardar
4: Give three reasons, Why Nawabs preferred ljardars over Jagirdars?​

Answer 1

Answer:

He introduced a number of military reforms like Mansabdari system accompanied by innovations in cannons, fortifications, and the use of elephants to consolidated Mughal rule in the Indian subcontinent. He also introduced a new fair system of taxation which was based on the estimation crop yield.

Answer 2

Explanation:

1.He introduced a number of military reforms like Mansabdari system accompanied by innovations in cannons, fortifications, and the use of elephants to consolidated Mughal rule in the Indian subcontinent. He also introduced a new fair system of taxation which was based on the estimation crop yield.

2.Zamindars were powerful local chieftains appointed by the Mughal rulers. They exercised great influence and power. They collected taxes from the peasants and gave them to the Mughal emperor. Thus, they played the role of intermediaries.

3.A jagir, also spelled as jageer, was a type of feudal land grant in the Indian subcontinent at the foundation of its Jagirdar system.