6. Define the term Mansabdari system. Discuss the causes for the downfall of the Mughal empire.
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Answer:
The Mansabdari system was the administrative system introduced by Akbar in Mughal Empire during 1571. The word 'Mansab' is of Arabic origin meaning rank or position. Hence, Mansabdari was a system of ranking the government officials and determined their civil & military duties, along with their renumerations.
Causes
The Nature and Policies of Aurangzeb.
The Incapability of the Later Mughals.
The Corruption of the Nobility.
Military Weakness.
Economic Bankruptcy.
The Wars of Succession.
Group Rivalry at the Court.
The Attacks of the Marathas in the North.
Answer:
Under this system, the mansabdars maintained a fixed number of soldiers in return for which they got jagirs. This resulted in the infestation of corruption in the system. The mansabdars often did not maintain the required number of soldiers which further weakened the Mughal army.
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