Which one among the following statements about the Mansabdari system i

Which one among the following statements about the Mansabdari system is correct ?

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All army troopers were allotted mansabs.

Mansabs were usually assigned on the basis of ancestry.

Position and salary of mansabdars were indicated by a numerical designation called zat.

Mansabdars were never paid in cash.

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UPSC NDA-1 – 2023

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The correct answer is C) Position and salary of mansabdars were indicated by a numerical designation called zat.

In the Mughal Mansabdari system, ‘Zat’ was a numerical value that determined the Mansabdar’s personal status, rank, and personal pay. It was distinct from ‘Sawar’, which indicated the number of cavalrymen the Mansabdar was required to maintain.

The Mansabdari system was a grading system used by the Mughals to fix rank, salary, and military responsibilities. Mansabs were not usually assigned solely based on ancestry, although it might have played a role; merit and loyalty were also considered, and the system incorporated people from various backgrounds. Not all army troopers were Mansabdars; the rank was assigned to nobles, officials, and military commanders. While Mansabdars were often paid through revenue assignments (jagirs), they were sometimes paid in cash (‘naqd’), particularly in the early phase or for specific appointments.

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