History • Medieval IndiaEasy
The administrative term 'Mansab' under the Mughal military and civil hierarchy established by Akbar denoted:
A. Rank or position of an official✓ Correct Answer
B. A tax-free religious land grant
C. Annual revenue assessment circle
D. Elite imperial bodyguard
💡 Solution & Explanation
The term mansab under the Mughal administrative framework introduced by Akbar specified the official rank, social status, and military obligation of imperial functionaries. It did not represent tax-free religious grants, which were known as madad-i-maash.
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