INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

MISCELLENOUS QUESTIONS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
From where the Mansabdari system was borrowed?
A
Mongolia
B
Persia
C
Afghanistan
D
Turkey
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Mansabdari system introduced by Akbar was borrowed from Mongolia. The word ‘Mansab’ is of Arabic origin meaning rank or position. Every civil and military officer was given a ‘mansab’. It was also meant for fixing the salaries and allowances of officers.

Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is Facilitating recruitment to the army. The Mansabdari system was introduced by Akbar for military administration and for the territorial command to sustain the parts of the army.

Detailed explanation-3: -The word mansab is of Arabic origin meaning rank or position. 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.

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