Which of the following Mughal emperors introduced the 'Du-aspa Sih-aspa' system into the Mansabdari framework, allowing nobles to maintain extra troops without increasing their zat rank?

💡 Solution & Explanation

Emperor Jahangir introduced the Du-aspa and Sih-aspa system into the Mughal Mansabdari framework to enable loyal nobles to maintain extra cavalry troopers without altering their formal zat and sawar numerical rankings. Earlier rulers like Akbar instituted the core Mansabdari system based on dual ranks, but this specific flexibility was added later by Jahangir. The sawar rank indicated the actual number of horsemen a mansabdar was required to maintain.