Question

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

• A. It was a rank or position in the Mughal army.
• B. It was a title given to the ruler of a piece of land or sub-division of the Mughal empire.
• C. It was a record of description of a soldier in the Mughal army.
• D. It was a tax system introduced by Akbar in his kingdom.

Answer 1

The correct option is A It was a rank or position in the Mughal army.

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.