Q7: explain the features of mansabdari system implemented by Akbar
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The Mansabdar was a military unit within the administrative system of the Mughal Empire introduced by Akbar. The system determined the rank and status of a government official and military generals. Every civil and military officer was given a mansab, which determined their salaries & allowances.
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1. Mansabdari system was introduced by Akbar.
2. It was introduced in the year 1574CE
3. They were given a piece of land according to their Jat or rank.
4. The mansabdar's drew their salaries from the revenue of the land.
5. They were supposed maintain a specified number of men for the emperor's use.
6. A new gradation of system was introduced to define how many cavalry a military commander was expected to maintain. Hence the size of Jagir depended on the zat and the savar.
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