Explain the importance of Mansabdari system introduced by Akbar in Mughal administration.
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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.
Explanation:
Merits of Mansabdari System:
(i) Good on revolts : The mansabdar used to contact the emperor before disbursing the salaries to the soldiers every month. It was not certain that he might rebel like the jagirdars.
(ii) Qualification as basis of ranks : The emperor used to give mansabs on the basis of qualifications. The mansab of the incapable personnel was decreased or their services were dispensed with.
(iii) Ban on corruption : As soon as a mansabdar died his mansab was confiscated. Hence he could never intend to earn money through fraudulent means.
(iv) Forceful army : The removal of mansabdari system by Akbar justified his wisdom. This stopped the financial loss of the empire and a forceful army was formed which was capable of meeting any challenge.