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Question

With reference to Mansabdari System, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct ?

1) Mansabdari System was official nobility of state started by, Akbar.
2) A mansabdar was hereditary.

  1. 1 Only
  2. 2 Only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer:

Option A: 1 Only

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “1 Only”.

The Mansabdari system was the administrative system introduced by Akbar (1156-1605) with the help of Shahbaz Khan in 1571.

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.

The Mansabdari System was not hereditary. Mansabdars (officials or officers) were appointed by the emperor, and their ranks or positions could be changed based on the emperor's discretion.