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The Mansabdar system was central to the Mughal Empire's administration, combining military and civil governance. Mansabdars, elite officials appointed by the emperor, held ranks based on a numerical value called mansab, which determined their responsibilities and pay. They managed cavalry units, collected land revenue, and governed provinces. The system fostered meritocracy and ensured loyalty, with Mansabdars often holding jagirs to fund their duties. Their influence extended to cultural patronage and infrastructure development, shaping the empire's legacy.
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Mansabdars were elite officials in the Mughal Empire who were responsible for both military and administrative duties
Cavalry Units
Mansabdars were in charge of recruiting, training, and maintaining cavalry units for the empire's defense and expansion
The emperor had the power to promote or demote Mansabdars based on their performance and loyalty
Mansabdar ranks were made up of a diverse group of individuals, including indigenous nobles, distinguished warriors, and loyal foreigners
Mansabdars held significant power and influence, often securing a place in the emperor's council of advisors
Mansabdars played a key role in promoting the arts and education, contributing to the cultural development of the empire
Mansabdars were responsible for military duties and were salaried, while Jagirdars were granted temporary stewardship over land parcels and derived their income from land revenue
Mansabdars played a crucial role in the collection of land revenue, infrastructure development, and trade promotion, contributing to the empire's economic stability
Mansabdars acted as intermediaries between the emperor and local populations, managing regional affairs and reinforcing central authority
The Mansabdar system encouraged a meritocratic approach to administration, allowing for upward mobility and competition for imperial favor
The system required a careful balance between rewarding officials and safeguarding the interests of the empire's subjects
The legacy of the Mansabdars is evident in their contributions to the empire's military strength, administrative acumen, and cultural patronage
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The ______ system was key to the administration and military of the Mughal Empire, which thrived in South Asia from the ______ to the ______ centuries.
Mansabdar
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Mansabdars' military roles
Recruitment, training, readiness of cavalry units for empire's defense and expansion.
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Mansabdars' administrative functions
Collection of land revenue, remittance to treasury, governance of provinces.
