Q. Consider the following statements regarding “Mansabdari system”:
1.Under the system, every officer was assigned a rank.
2.The lowest rank was 10 and the highest was 10,000 for the nobles.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation: Akbar introduced the Mansabdari system in his administration. Under this system, every officer (Mansabdar) was assigned a rank (mansab).

  • The lowest rank was 10 and the highest was 5,000 for the nobles. Princes of royal blood received even higher ranks.
  • For instance, Raja Man Singh and Mirza Aziz Koka were honoured with the rank of 7,000 each.

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT

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