Question

Which of the following statement regarding Mansabdari System is correct?

1. Akbar introduced the Mansabdari system in his administration.
2. It was establish to maintain religious harmony in administration.
3. A Mansabdari was hereditary.

• A. 1, 2
• B. All
• C. 2, 3
• D. 1 only

Answer 1

Answer:

D. 1 only

• Akbar formed a huge army and had a special system known as Mansabdari (under this system, every officer was liable to maintain a specific number of soldiers). Raja Man Singh, Raja Todar Mal, Birbal, Raja Jay Singh, etc. Were the prominent Rajputs of Mughal period.

• Akbar Nama is a work on history written by Abul Fazl, a courtier of Akbar. The work is in three volumes. The first volume deals with Akbar's ancestors, the second with the events during Akbar's reign, and the third with Akbar's administration. The third volume is also known as Ain-i-Akbari