mughal empire quiz set 3 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Answer: (c)

Answer: (c)

All the given statements are correct about the Mughal Mansabdari system. Akbar introduced the Mansabdari system which was common to both the military and the civil department. Mansabdar was referred to as the official, rank, or dignity.

The Mansabdars were differentiated by the Zat and the Sawar Rank. There were 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.

Answer: (b)

Balaji Vishwanath was the first Peshwa of Shahu. Balaji Vishwanath assisted a young Maratha emperor Shahu to consolidate his grip on a kingdom that had been racked by civil war and persistent attack by the Mughals under Aurangzeb.

Answer: (d)

Answer: (c)

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.

Answer: (a)