UPSC History The Mughal Empire Question Bank Mughal Period / Sur Dynasty

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    The Mansabdari system of the Mughal s was a complex system. Its efficient functioning depended upon:
    1. The practice of offering the title of 'Mansabdar to military personnel only.
    2. Proper functioning of the dagli (branding) system.
    3. Proper functioning of the Jagirdari system.
    Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

    A)  1 only

    B)  1 and 3 only

    C)  2 and 3 only

    D)  1, 2 and 3

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

     The functioning of the Mughal Mansabdari system system was meant for the military personnel and issued mainly for the territorial commands. The dagh system was another factor responsible for the proper functioning of the system. Dagh or branding ensured that the horses so supplied could participate in war and was also used to ensure that there was no corruption. Jagirdari system was also integral to mansabdari system because the mansabdars obtained land revenue and paid the salary of their cavalrymen, through the jagirs assigned to them.


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