Question

what is the relation between mansabdars and jagirdar ?

Answer 1

Those people who joined Mughal service were known as mansabdars.

• They held a position or rank which denoted their rank, salary and position in court.
• Mansabdars received revenue assignments as jagirs.
• They had servants to collect the rents of the jagir.
• They did not have the right to administer or reside in their jagirs.
• They were also known as jagirdars.