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The administrative term 'Mansab' in the Mughal imperial system originally denoted:
A. The annual salary paid to a noble
B. The exact number of horses maintained by a trooper
C. The numerical rank or position assigned to a military or civil official✓ Correct Answer
D. The total revenue collected from an assigned Jagir
💡 Solution & Explanation
In the Mughal administrative framework instituted by Akbar, the term 'Mansab' designated the numerical rank and status assigned to civil and military officials, determining their official precedence and salary. The actual military contingent required to be maintained was indicated by the 'zat' and 'sawar' rankings.
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