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Mansab means

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. A rank or office
  2. A military general
  3. A grant of revenue free land
  4. A religious text

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: A rank or office

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A. A rank or office šŸ“š Explanation: In the Mughal administration, the term 'Mansab' refers to a specific rank or position held by a government official. It determined the official's status, salary, and military responsibilities. The system was introduced by Emperor Akbar to organize the nobility and the army. It was a unique way of managing the huge bureaucracy of the Mughal Empire.