Multiple choice

Name the military system of the Mughals.

  1. Jagirdari system

  2. Ijardari system

  3. Mansabdari system

  4. Tallukdari system
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Explanation

The Mansabdari system was the unique military and administrative organization of the Mughal Empire, introduced by Akbar. Every officer held a mansab (rank) determining their salary and military responsibilities. Mansabdars maintained a specific number of cavalrymen and served in both civil and military capacities. This system centralized control, allowed for flexible military organization, and integrated diverse nobility into the imperial structure.

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