Question

What is the difference between iqtadar, jagirdar, zamindar and mansabdar ?

Answer 1

1. The Jagirdars were the king's officials who enjoyed the land gifted from the King.
2. They were the rank (mansab) holder given by the king called mansabdar.
3. They were allotted non-inheritable land area equivalent to their fee amount called Jagir.

Answer 2

The Jagirdars were the king's officials who enjoyed the land gifted from the King. They were the rank (mansab) holder given by the king called mansabdar. They were allotted non-inheritable land area equivalent to their fee amount called Jagir