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History GK · Q297

Mughal Empire

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 297

Q297

The Mughal troops were largely drawn from

A.
The Rajput Chiefs
B.
Tributary Chiefs
C.
Mansabdars
Answer
D.
Central Contingents

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
The Mansabdar was a military unit within the administrative system of the Mughal Empire introduced by Akbar. The word mansab is of Arabic origin meaning rank or position. The system, hence, determined the rank of a government official and also other military generals. Every civil and military officer was given a 'mansab' and different which could be increased by ten were used for ranking officers.