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

Options

  1. AAll army troopers were allotted mansabs.
  2. BMansabs were usually assigned on the basis of ancestry.
  3. CPosition and salary of mansabdars were indicated by a numerical designation called zat.
  4. DMansabdars were never paid in cash.

Correct answer

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

Step-by-step solution

The term mansabdar refers to an individual who holds a mansab, meaning a position or rank. It was a grading system used by the Mughals to fix rank, salary and military responsibilities. Rank and salary were determined by a numerical value called zat. The higher the zat, the more prestigious was the noble's position in court and the larger his salary.

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