Question

how did the frequent transfer of officials ensure effective administration?

Answer 1

In the Mughal empire:

• The Jagirs collected the revenues from the zamindars on behalf of the mansabdars.
• The Jagirs were transferred frequently to instill a sense of insecurity in them and prevent them from becoming powerful.
• Apart from the frequent transfers, even the hereditary claim to the personal property was disallowed in proportion to the revenues the late mansabdar owed to the state.