The Mansabdari and Jagirdari Systems of the Mughal Dynasty

Q. Which among the following statements are true about the Mansabdari system?

1. Babur institutionalised the Mansabdari system by introducing the concepts of Zat and Sawar.
2. The institutional framework of Mansabdari system existed in both civil administration and military organisation.
3. The duties of a mansabdar were in accordance with the mansab or position he held.
4. The post of mansabdar was not hereditary and after his death or dismissal, his personal estate could be confiscated by the emperor.

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

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

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. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> 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 title given to the ruler of a piece of land or sub-division of the Mughal empire.
3. It was a record of description of a soldier in the Mughal army.
4. It was a tax system introduced by Akbar in his kingdom.

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Identify the sub-division(s) of a Mansab in the Mughal Dynasty.

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

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> 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. 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 trials of convicts.
3. They looked after the revenue collection.
4. They looked after the education of the local people.

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

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