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History GK · Q186

Mughal Empire

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 186

Q186

Who introduced Mansabdari system in India?

A.
Babur
B.
Humayun
C.
Akbar
Answer
D.
Jahangir

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
The Mansabdari system was the administrative system introduced by Akbar in Mughal Empire during 1571. The word 'Mansab' is of Arabic origin meaning rank or position. Hence, Mansabdari was a system of ranking the government officials and determined their civil & military duties, along with their renumerations.