Question

Nobles with a zat of 5,000 were ranked higher than those of 1,000. In Akbar’s reign, there were 29 mansabdars with a rank of 5,000 zat; by Aurangzeb’s reign, the number of mansabdars had increased to 79. Would this have meant more expenditure for the state?

Answer 1

During the reign of the nobles, there was an exponential increase in the number of mansabdars.

Answer 2

Answer:

During the reign of the nobles, there was an exponential increase in the number of mansabdars. Explanation: During the reign of the nobles, there was an exponential increase in the number of mansabdars. Due to the increased number of mansabdars they had to wait a long time to select a Jagir among them