Which one among the following statements about the Mansabdari system is <strong>CORRECT</strong>?
- A. All army troopers were allotted mansabs.
- B. Mansabs were usually assigned on the basis of ancestry.
- C. Position and salary of mansabdars were indicated by a numerical designation called zat. ✓
- D. Mansabdars were never paid in cash.
Correct Answer: C. Position and salary of mansabdars were indicated by a numerical designation called zat.
Explanation
In the Mansabdari system introduced by Akbar, the term 'zat' determined the personal rank and salary of the Mansabdar.
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