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    Consider the following statements about the Mughal Mansabdari System:                                 
    1. There were three categories of Mansabdars.
    2. They could be given Mashrul or conditional ranks.
    3. The sawar rank could not exceed the at ranks.
    4. All military and civil officers were grand mansabs or ranks.
    Which of the above statements are correct?

    A)  1 and 2 only

    B)  1 and 3 only

    C)  1, 2 and 3 only

    D)  1, 2, 3 and 4

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

     All the given statements are correct about the Mughal Mansabdari system. Akbar introduced Mansabdari system which was common to both the military and the civil department. Mansabdar was referred to as the official, rank, or the dignity. The Mansabdars were differentiated by the Zat and the Sawar Rank. There was three categories of mansabdar according to the number of Zats and Sawars. Mansabdars were also categorized according to their rank into Amir, Amiral Kabir and Amir-al Umara. Appointment, promotion, suspension or dismissal of mansabdars rested entirely with the emperor. No portion of a mansabdar's property was hereditary. Senior mansabdars were awarded a Jagir rather than a salary.


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