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Write a note on Mansabdari system.
Answer the following question in brief (40–50 words).
Explain the Mansabdari system.
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Solution
Akbar introduced the Mansabdari system. According to this system, the nobles, civil and military officials were combined to form one single service. Everyone in the service was given a mansab, meaning a position or rank. A Mansabdar was a holder of such a rank. Mansabdar rank was dependent on Zat and Sawar.
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