What is the Mansabdari? Discuss its Main Features.
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Explanation:
Mansabdari System as Introduced by Akbar
Origin:
Mansabdari was a system of army and civil services introduced by Akbar in place of the Jagirdari system.
Strictly speaking Akbar was not the originator of this system. It was originally a system introduced by ‘Khalifa’ Abba Saiyed and thereafter imported into India.
Akbar introduced several changes in this system. This system was the pillar of the Mughal administration. By abolishing the jagirdari system, the mansabdari system was introduced. It proved quite effective.
Meaning of the Mansabdari System:
The ‘Mansab’ is an Arabic word meaning rank or position or status of a person. Thus Mansabdari was a system in which the rank of a government official was determined. Every civil and military officer was given a ‘mansab’. Different numbers which could be divided by ten were used for ranking officers. It was also meant for fixing the salaries and allowances of officers.