History • Medieval IndiaMedium
Consider the following statements regarding the Mansabdari system: 1. It was introduced by Akbar to organize the civil and military administration. 2. The rank of a mansabdar was determined by two indicators known as zat and suwar. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2✓ Correct Answer
D. Neither 1 nor 2
💡 Solution & Explanation
Akbar instituted the Mansabdari system to streamline civil and military administration, utilizing zat and suwar rankings to denote personal status and military contingent obligations respectively. This dual classification served as the institutional backbone of Mughal bureaucratic and military organization.
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