Question

explain the mansabdari system​

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

The mansabdari system;

The mansabdari system was introduced by Akbar, the word means a place or position, it meant a rank in the mansab system under the Mughals.

• The mansabdari system thus was the basis of civil as well as military administration across the country.

• The manasab determined the status of its holder in the official hierarchy.
• The lowest mansabdars had to maintain ten horsemen. The highest mansab was reserved for the members of the royal household. They had to maintain 7000 horsemen.
• The system fixed the pay of a mansabdar. During Akbar's reign, all mansabdars were paid in cash or in the form of a jagir.