Question

difference between Mansabdars and Jagirdars ?

Answer 1

Ans.

Masabdars -

Mansabdari system was introduced in India by the Mughals. Mansabdars were the people of military background who were made head of many small areas which were called the 'Mansabs'. These officials were given the duty of maintaining army units from their areas according to size and capability. They were only responsible for fulfillment of the military needs of the Mughal empire and were also provided the revenue share of the area. Mansabdars were answerable to the emperor.

Jagirdars -

Jagirdari referred to the division of empire into number of small areas called 'Jagirs' and the person responsible for the maintenance of the financial system of the area was called Jagirdar. His main job was to collect revenue from his area as decided by the financial head of the state depending upon the conditions of the area. The Jagirdar had to hand over the collected revenue to the central empire...

Answer 2

Question:

Difference between mansabdars and jagirdars

Answer:

• Mansabdars
• Jagirdars

Explanation:

Mansabdar

Those who joined Mughal service were enrolled as mansabdars. The term mansabdars refers to an individual who holds mansab means a position or rank. Rank and salary were determined by a numerical value called zat.

Jagirdars

Mansabdars received their salaries as revenue assignments called jagirs which were some what like iqtas. But unlike muqtis, most mansabdars did not actually reside on or administer their jagirdars.They only had right to the revenue of their assignments was collected for them by their servants.