Mughal Empire Revenue System Officials

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What does the term 'mansabdar' refer to in the context of the Mughal Empire?

A revenue collector

A provincial governor

A military officer (correct)

A court official

How did the rank of a mansabdar change over time in the Mughal Empire?

Based on the number of soldiers under their command (correct)

By marrying into the royal family

By accumulating wealth through tax collection

By achieving high academic qualifications

What responsibility did a mansabdar have regarding animals and transportation according to the text?

To provide all animals for the royal army

To maintain a quota of horses, elephants, etc., out of their salary (correct)

To personally take care of each animal

To build stables for all animals

How did the Mughal empire ensure that nobles brought a diverse army contingent for inspection?

By imposing heavy fines on those with similar contingents Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the 'chehra and dagh system' in the Mughal military?

To brand horses for identification Signup and view all the answers

In terms of cavalrymen and horses, what did the '10-20 rule' specify for a mansabdar in the Mughal empire?

$20$ cavalrymen for every $10$ horses Signup and view all the answers

Who was responsible for all charitable and religious endowments during Akbar's reign?

Sadrus Sudur Signup and view all the answers

Which official was directly appointed by the emperor to maintain general law and order in each suba?

Subedar Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of the Mutasibs in the Mughal empire?

Ensure fair prices and examine weights and measures Signup and view all the answers

Which feature was a deliberate part of Akbar's policy when granting inam lands?

Encouraging cultivation on inam lands Signup and view all the answers

What restrictions were imposed on the authority of the Sadar concerning revenue-free grants?

Restrictions on the award of revenue-free grants Signup and view all the answers

During Akbar's reign, which official was accused of corruption?

Chief Qazi Signup and view all the answers

Who supervised the revenue collection in the suba and maintained accounts of all expenditures?

Diwan Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary responsibility of the Faujdar?

Maintaining law and order Signup and view all the answers

Who issued the pay bills of both the mansabdar and the soldiers?

Bakshi Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of the Sadar at the provincial level?

Representative of the central Sadar and in charge of judicial department Signup and view all the answers

Who was responsible for the assessment and collection of land revenue in the Sarkar?

Amalguzar Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary responsibility of the Darogai-i-Dak?

Maintaining communication channels Signup and view all the answers