Question

Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Administration of Akbar:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• A.
  1 only
• B.
  1 and 2 only
• C.
  1 and 3 only
• D.
  3 only

Answer 1

The correct option is D

3 only
Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: Akbar introduced the Mansabdari system of Administration.

Statement 2 is incorrect: Mansab ranks were not hereditary.

Statement 3 is correct:

• Mansab ranks were divided into two – zat and sawar.
• Zat means personal and it fixed the personal status of a person.
• Sawar rank indicated the number of cavalrymen of a person who was required to maintain.