Multiple choice

Under which ruler, the ratio of Hindu Mansabdars was more than before?

  1. Akbar

  2. Jahangir

  3. Shahjahan

  4. Aurangzeb
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Explanation

Aurangzeb's reign saw the highest proportion of Hindu mansabdars compared to any previous Mughal ruler. Despite his orthodox religious policies, he pragmatically appointed Hindu Rajputs and Marathas to important military and administrative positions throughout his empire. This included high-ranking mansabdari positions, particularly in regions where Hindu rulers had been integrated into the Mughal system through submission or strategic alliances.

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