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

  • question_answer
    Mansabdari system of the Mughals had its origin in

    A)  Persia

    B)  Arabia

    C)  Central Asia

    D)  India

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

     The Mansabdari system introduced by Akbar was a unique feature of the administrative system of the Mughal Empire. The term Mansab (i.e. office, position or rank) in the Mughal administration indicated the rank of its holder (Mansabdar) in the official hierarchy. The Mansabdari system was of central Asian origin. According to one view, Babur brought it to north India.


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