The correct answer is: C. AD 1560.
The mansabdari system was a system of military and civil administration introduced by the Mughal emperor Akbar in 1560. It was a system of ranks and titles, with each rank corresponding to a certain number of cavalry and infantry. The mansabdars, or holders of mansabs, were responsible for raising and maintaining their own troops, and they were paid according to their rank.
The mansabdari system was a very effective system of administration, and it helped to consolidate Akbar’s power. It also helped to integrate the different ethnic groups of the Mughal empire. However, the system became increasingly corrupt over time, and it was eventually abolished by the British in the 19th century.
Here is a brief explanation of each option:
- Option A: AD 1550. This is incorrect because Akbar became the Mughal emperor in 1556.
- Option B: AD 1555. This is incorrect because Akbar did not establish the mansabdari system until 1560.
- Option D: AD 1575. This is incorrect because the mansabdari system was already in place by 1575.
- Option E: AD 1571. This is incorrect because the mansabdari system was established in 1560.