Mughal Military Organization
UPSC Archival Analysis
Exam Year
2019
Evidence Source
LinkID: MED_MUG_2019_150 Ref: Irfan Habib, Agrarian System of Mughal India
Why was the mansabdari system introduced?
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Correct Option: B
The Mansabdari system was introduced by Akbar primarily to organize the recruitment and management of the Mughal army. It required each officer to maintain a specific quota of troops in exchange for their imperial rank.