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Who was a mansabdar in the Mughal administrative system?

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General in the Mughal army

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Commander in the Mughal army

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A Mughal artisan

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A tax-collector

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The correct option is B Commander in the Mughal army
The king’s job was to form new laws, provide grants and appoint mansabdars. Mansabdars were holders of ranks or “Mansabs”. They commanded the army and also governed the lands. This was first observed during the rule of Akbar.

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