Question

Who introduce the Jagirdari system?

• A. The Cholas
• B. The Khaljis
• C. The Mughals
• D. The Guptas

Answer 1

Answer:

C. The Mughals

• The system was later fully developed and formalized by the Mughal Empire, particularly during the reign of Emperor Akbar.

• Under Akbar's rule, the Jagirdari system became an integral part of the Mansabdari system, where nobles were assigned a rank (mansab) and paid through revenue from a granted territory (jagir) instead of a cash salary.

• This system of granting land revenue rights was a key administrative and economic institution that was also adopted by the British.