Question

the reform undertaken in the 17th century in the mansandari system​

Answer 1

Mansabdari system

1. The word 'Mansab' means 'Rank' or 'Position' in Arabic.
2. Akbar introduced 'Mansabdari system' in India.
3. Akbar awarded ranks to Officials in Administration and Work was assigned according to this 'Mansabdari system.' Even salaries were paid with reference to their ranks.
4. This system constituted a group of Nobles who would collect 'Land Tax' from Farmers and pay to the King. The King would pay them with a piece of land called 'Jagir' in return to their service.
5. Mansabdari system was also extended to Military. Mansabdar paid the salary of Cavalry men through his salary.
6. Mansabdars who got paid in cash were called 'Naqdi' and those who got paid by land were called 'Jagirdars.'
7. Mansabdars were given 2 ranks - 'zat' which is a personal rank and 'sawar' which is a cavalry rank. He was given ₹2 for each Horse he maintained.
8. If a Mansabdar had 500 sawars, He was given an allowance of ₹1,000/-
9. King had the sole authority to confer, increase or decrease these ranks.
10. For a Mansabdar, Higher rank did not necessarily mean Higher Post. Ex: Raja Man Singh enjoyed higher rank than many ministers in Akbar's court.