The Mansabdari and Jagirdari Systems of the Mughal Dynasty

Q. What did the term "Mansab" denote in the Mughal Dynasty?

1. It was a rank or position in the Mughal army.
2. It was a tax system introduced by Akbar in his kingdom.
3. It was a title given to the ruler of a piece of land or sub-division of the Mughal empire.
4. It was a record of description of a soldier in the Mughal army.

Q.

What was zat.

Q. Match the following with respect to the duties carried out by the officials in the Mughal empire:

i. Wakil	a. military
ii. Wazir	b. Prime Minister
iii. Sadr	c. judiciary
iv. Mir Bakshi	d. revenue

1. i - c
   ii - a
   iii - d
   iv - b
2. i - c
   ii - d
   iii - a
   iv - b
3. i - d
   ii - a
   iii - c
   iv - b
4. i - b
   ii - d
   iii - c
   iv - a

Q. What was the name of the revenue system that was implemented in the Mughal empire?

1. Jagirdari system
2. Mansabdari system
3. Amil system
4. Zakti system

Q. Describe the features of the Mansabdari system and Jagirdari system.

Q. Identify the sub-division(s) of a Mansab in the Mughal Dynasty.

1. Subah
2. Sarkar
3. Zat
4. Sawar

Q. Which among the following serves as the best analogy between the feudal systems of Europe and Japan?

1. Shogun $\to$ Emperor, Daimso $\to$ Lord, Samurai $\to$ Knights
2. Emperor $\to$ Monarch, Daimyo $\to$ Lords, Samurai $\to$ Knights
3. Shogun $\to$ Monarch, Samurai $\to$ Lord, Daimyo $\to$ Vassals
4. Shogun $\to$ Monarch, Daimyo $\to$ Lords, Samurai $\to$ Knights
5. Emperor $\to$ Monarch, Samurai $\to$ Lords, Daimyo $\to$ Vassals

Q. The rank of the Mansabdar in the Mughal empire was determined by the number of horses and cavalrymen maintained by him.

1. True
2. False

Q. The Jagirdars of Mughal Dynasty held complete authority in which of the following aspect(s)?

1. They were the final words of justice.
2. They looked after the revenue collection.
3. They looked after the education of the local people.
4. They looked after trials of convicts.

Q. Which among the below given position is denoted by the Mansab?

1. The translator of the Mughal court
2. Judicial officer
3. Revenue officer
4. Mughal military officer