Previous year MCQs

Medieval History UPPSC 1992 GS-I
Question

During Akbar's army arrangement was based on?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Mansabdari

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Mansabdari”.
Akbar's army arrangement was based on the Mansabdari system. This system assigned ranks or "mansabs" to military officers, which determined their status, salary, and the number of soldiers they were required to maintain. The Mansabdars were responsible for both the military and administrative aspects of the Mughal Empire.

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