highlight the ranking system introduced by the Mughals that was linked with the local and land revenue systems
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Mansabdari System – Origins
Mansabdari was the administrative system implemented by Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1571. Akbar institutionalized and reformed it on the basis of military and civil administration.
The officers who joined the Mughal Administration were known as Mansabdars. Mansabdars could be transferred from one section of the administration to another section, for example from military to civil or vice versa.
Mughal Rule – Number of Mansabdars
During Akbar’s rule, there were approximately 1,800 Mansabdars
During the rule of Aurangazeb, there were approximately 14,500 Mansabdars.
Mansabdars – Recruitment
The power to recruit and promote Mansabdars was in the hands of the Mughal Emperor. Usually, Mansabdars were also recruited on the basis of suggestions given by ‘Mirbakshi.
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