Teaching CTET (Paper 1 & Paper 2) Mock Test Series 2025 General Knowledge Medieval History Mughal empire
Which of the following statements about the Mansabdari system under the Mughals are correct?
1. Mansabdars were required to maintain a specified number of cavalrymen (sawar).
2. The term "mansab" referred to the revenue assignments given to mansabdars.
3. Mansabdars' salaries were disbursed through revenue assignments called jagirs.
4. During Aurangzeb's reign, the revenues from jagirs were often less than the salary due.
Choose the correct option from below:
1
1 and 2
2
1 and 3
3
2 and 4
4
1, 3, and 4