The Mansabdari and Jagirdari Systems of the Mughal Dynasty
What did the ...
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What did the term "Mansab" denote in the Mughal Dynasty?
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It was a rank or position in the Mughal army.
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B
It was a title given to the ruler of a piece of land or sub-division of the Mughal empire.
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C
It was a record of description of a soldier in the Mughal army.
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D
It was a tax system introduced by Akbar in his kingdom.
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Solution
The correct option is A It was a rank or position in the Mughal army. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}-->
The term 'Mansab' denotes the rank or position of a Mughal military officer. A Mansabdar had to maintain horses and cavalrymen in the Mughal army. His rank was determined by the number of horses and cavalrymen he maintained.