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The Mughal Empire 
EXERCISES 
Question 1. 
Name any two sources to reconstruct the Age of the Mughals. 
Answer: 
Ain-i-Akbari and Akbamamah. 
Question 2. 
Who wrote Ain-i-Akbari. 
Answer: 
The author of Ain-i-Akbari is Abul Fazal. 
Question 3. 
What information does Abul Fazl provide about Akbar’s Admiralty Department ? 
Answer: 
Abul Fazl write of ‘Admiratly Department’ whose functions were 
1. To build boats and 
2. To recruit skilled seamen. 
Question 4. 
Name any two monuments that help to reconstruct the history of the Mughals. 
Answer: 
The Agra Fort and Humayun’s Tomb. 
Question 5. 
Name the two magnificent buildings within the Red Fort. 
Answer: 
1. Diwan-i-Aam: A public Darbar hall and a 
2. Diwan-i-Khas: A lavishly-ornamented hall where the Peacock Throne was placed. 
The hall was used by the emperor to give audience to the princes of the royal 
family, nobles and other important dignitaries. 
Question 6. 
Mention any two architectural features of the Jama Masjid at Delhi. 
Answer: 
1. It is build on a lofty basement, about 9 m high and 1170 sq m in area. There are 
three gateways to the mosque, approached by majestic flights of steps on the 
South, North and Eastern sides. The Eastern Gateway, the highest and largest of 
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The Mughal Empire 
EXERCISES 
Question 1. 
Name any two sources to reconstruct the Age of the Mughals. 
Answer: 
Ain-i-Akbari and Akbamamah. 
Question 2. 
Who wrote Ain-i-Akbari. 
Answer: 
The author of Ain-i-Akbari is Abul Fazal. 
Question 3. 
What information does Abul Fazl provide about Akbar’s Admiralty Department ? 
Answer: 
Abul Fazl write of ‘Admiratly Department’ whose functions were 
1. To build boats and 
2. To recruit skilled seamen. 
Question 4. 
Name any two monuments that help to reconstruct the history of the Mughals. 
Answer: 
The Agra Fort and Humayun’s Tomb. 
Question 5. 
Name the two magnificent buildings within the Red Fort. 
Answer: 
1. Diwan-i-Aam: A public Darbar hall and a 
2. Diwan-i-Khas: A lavishly-ornamented hall where the Peacock Throne was placed. 
The hall was used by the emperor to give audience to the princes of the royal 
family, nobles and other important dignitaries. 
Question 6. 
Mention any two architectural features of the Jama Masjid at Delhi. 
Answer: 
1. It is build on a lofty basement, about 9 m high and 1170 sq m in area. There are 
three gateways to the mosque, approached by majestic flights of steps on the 
South, North and Eastern sides. The Eastern Gateway, the highest and largest of 
all, was reserved for the use of Mughal Emperors only. The three gateways give 
access to an open courtyard. 
2. At its four external corners are placed twelve-pillared kiosks surmounted by 
marble domes. The central dome is the largest and highest. 
3. On the north and southern sides there are two elegant minarets, each rising to a 
total height of about 40 m and divided into three stages, each having a projected 
gallery. 
4. The face of the spacious prayer-hall consists of eleven arches of which the central 
arch rises far above the roof level. 
Question 7. 
In whose memory was the Taj Mahal built ? 
Answer: 
The Taj Mahal was buit by Shah Jahan’s in memory of beloved Queen Mumtaz Mahal. 
Question 8. 
Whom did Babur defeat at the battlefield of Panipat? What was its consequence? 
Answer: 
In April 1526 Babur defeated Sultan Ibrahim Lodi at the battlefield of Panipat.His victory 
was indeed a success of “consummate leadership” and “superior weapons” that he had 
acquired from Turkey. Babur was the king of India. The most formidable chieftain 
against whom Babur had yet to fight was Rana Sanga of Mewar, who had organised a 
huge confederacy of Rajputs against the Mughal invader. The victory of Khanua, a 
village near Agra, gave Babur complete control over the Central India. 
Question 9. 
What was the result of Babur’s encounter with a huge confederacy of Rajputs at 
Khanua? 
Answer: 
Babur’s encounter with a huge confederacy of Rajputs at Khanua, resulted in the victory 
of Babur. The victory gave Babur complete control over the Central India. 
Question 10. 
What is the significance of the Second Battle of Panipat (1556)? 
Answer: 
The second Battle of Panipat was fought between Hemu, a nephew of Sher Shah Suri 
and the Mughals in November 1556. In this battle, the Afghan army was defeated and 
Hemu was captured and killed. 
Question 11. 
Name any two Deccan territories included in Akbar’s empire. 
Answer: 
Ahmadnagar, Bijapur and Golconda. 
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The Mughal Empire 
EXERCISES 
Question 1. 
Name any two sources to reconstruct the Age of the Mughals. 
Answer: 
Ain-i-Akbari and Akbamamah. 
Question 2. 
Who wrote Ain-i-Akbari. 
Answer: 
The author of Ain-i-Akbari is Abul Fazal. 
Question 3. 
What information does Abul Fazl provide about Akbar’s Admiralty Department ? 
Answer: 
Abul Fazl write of ‘Admiratly Department’ whose functions were 
1. To build boats and 
2. To recruit skilled seamen. 
Question 4. 
Name any two monuments that help to reconstruct the history of the Mughals. 
Answer: 
The Agra Fort and Humayun’s Tomb. 
Question 5. 
Name the two magnificent buildings within the Red Fort. 
Answer: 
1. Diwan-i-Aam: A public Darbar hall and a 
2. Diwan-i-Khas: A lavishly-ornamented hall where the Peacock Throne was placed. 
The hall was used by the emperor to give audience to the princes of the royal 
family, nobles and other important dignitaries. 
Question 6. 
Mention any two architectural features of the Jama Masjid at Delhi. 
Answer: 
1. It is build on a lofty basement, about 9 m high and 1170 sq m in area. There are 
three gateways to the mosque, approached by majestic flights of steps on the 
South, North and Eastern sides. The Eastern Gateway, the highest and largest of 
all, was reserved for the use of Mughal Emperors only. The three gateways give 
access to an open courtyard. 
2. At its four external corners are placed twelve-pillared kiosks surmounted by 
marble domes. The central dome is the largest and highest. 
3. On the north and southern sides there are two elegant minarets, each rising to a 
total height of about 40 m and divided into three stages, each having a projected 
gallery. 
4. The face of the spacious prayer-hall consists of eleven arches of which the central 
arch rises far above the roof level. 
Question 7. 
In whose memory was the Taj Mahal built ? 
Answer: 
The Taj Mahal was buit by Shah Jahan’s in memory of beloved Queen Mumtaz Mahal. 
Question 8. 
Whom did Babur defeat at the battlefield of Panipat? What was its consequence? 
Answer: 
In April 1526 Babur defeated Sultan Ibrahim Lodi at the battlefield of Panipat.His victory 
was indeed a success of “consummate leadership” and “superior weapons” that he had 
acquired from Turkey. Babur was the king of India. The most formidable chieftain 
against whom Babur had yet to fight was Rana Sanga of Mewar, who had organised a 
huge confederacy of Rajputs against the Mughal invader. The victory of Khanua, a 
village near Agra, gave Babur complete control over the Central India. 
Question 9. 
What was the result of Babur’s encounter with a huge confederacy of Rajputs at 
Khanua? 
Answer: 
Babur’s encounter with a huge confederacy of Rajputs at Khanua, resulted in the victory 
of Babur. The victory gave Babur complete control over the Central India. 
Question 10. 
What is the significance of the Second Battle of Panipat (1556)? 
Answer: 
The second Battle of Panipat was fought between Hemu, a nephew of Sher Shah Suri 
and the Mughals in November 1556. In this battle, the Afghan army was defeated and 
Hemu was captured and killed. 
Question 11. 
Name any two Deccan territories included in Akbar’s empire. 
Answer: 
Ahmadnagar, Bijapur and Golconda. 
Question 12. 
What was Akbar’s Mansabdari System ? 
Answer: 
The mansabdari system introduced by Akbar was a unique feature of the administrative 
system of the Mughal gmpire.The mansabdars formed the ruling group of the Mughal 
empire with a rank of (mansab). With a great power of civil and army control the rank 
ranged from number 10 to 5000 for nobles. The ranks were again divided into ‘zat’ and 
‘sawar’. For every ten cavalrymen, the mansabdar had to maintain twenty horses. 
Question 13. 
Akbar’s Din-I-Ilahi was based on what principles or beliefs ? 
Answer: 
It is based on the principles of oneness of God, stressing on virtues like courage, loyalty 
and justice. 
Question 14. 
Name any two Departments of Government during the Mughal Age. 
Answer: 
1. The Military Pay and Accounts Office held by Mir Bakshi. 
2. Imperial Household Department held by Khan-i-Saman. 
3. The Judiary under the Chief Qazi. 
Question 15. 
Who was at the head of the Finance Department under Mughal rule. 
Answer: 
Diwan was the head of the Finance Department under Mughal rule. 
Question 16. 
Name the master architect who designed the Taj Mahal. 
Answer: 
Ustad Isa was the architect who designed the Taj Mahal. 
Question 17. 
Diwan-i-Khas in the Red Fort was used by the Emperor for what purpose ? 
Answer: 
The Diwan-i-Khas: It is the lavishly-ornamented hall where the Peacock Throne was 
placed. The hall was used by the emperor to give audience to the princes of the royal 
family, nobles and other important dignitaries. 
Question 18. 
Mention any two factors responsible for Humayun’s failure against Sher Shah Suri. 
Answer: 
Two factors responsible for Humayun’s failure against Sher Shah Suri were: 
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The Mughal Empire 
EXERCISES 
Question 1. 
Name any two sources to reconstruct the Age of the Mughals. 
Answer: 
Ain-i-Akbari and Akbamamah. 
Question 2. 
Who wrote Ain-i-Akbari. 
Answer: 
The author of Ain-i-Akbari is Abul Fazal. 
Question 3. 
What information does Abul Fazl provide about Akbar’s Admiralty Department ? 
Answer: 
Abul Fazl write of ‘Admiratly Department’ whose functions were 
1. To build boats and 
2. To recruit skilled seamen. 
Question 4. 
Name any two monuments that help to reconstruct the history of the Mughals. 
Answer: 
The Agra Fort and Humayun’s Tomb. 
Question 5. 
Name the two magnificent buildings within the Red Fort. 
Answer: 
1. Diwan-i-Aam: A public Darbar hall and a 
2. Diwan-i-Khas: A lavishly-ornamented hall where the Peacock Throne was placed. 
The hall was used by the emperor to give audience to the princes of the royal 
family, nobles and other important dignitaries. 
Question 6. 
Mention any two architectural features of the Jama Masjid at Delhi. 
Answer: 
1. It is build on a lofty basement, about 9 m high and 1170 sq m in area. There are 
three gateways to the mosque, approached by majestic flights of steps on the 
South, North and Eastern sides. The Eastern Gateway, the highest and largest of 
all, was reserved for the use of Mughal Emperors only. The three gateways give 
access to an open courtyard. 
2. At its four external corners are placed twelve-pillared kiosks surmounted by 
marble domes. The central dome is the largest and highest. 
3. On the north and southern sides there are two elegant minarets, each rising to a 
total height of about 40 m and divided into three stages, each having a projected 
gallery. 
4. The face of the spacious prayer-hall consists of eleven arches of which the central 
arch rises far above the roof level. 
Question 7. 
In whose memory was the Taj Mahal built ? 
Answer: 
The Taj Mahal was buit by Shah Jahan’s in memory of beloved Queen Mumtaz Mahal. 
Question 8. 
Whom did Babur defeat at the battlefield of Panipat? What was its consequence? 
Answer: 
In April 1526 Babur defeated Sultan Ibrahim Lodi at the battlefield of Panipat.His victory 
was indeed a success of “consummate leadership” and “superior weapons” that he had 
acquired from Turkey. Babur was the king of India. The most formidable chieftain 
against whom Babur had yet to fight was Rana Sanga of Mewar, who had organised a 
huge confederacy of Rajputs against the Mughal invader. The victory of Khanua, a 
village near Agra, gave Babur complete control over the Central India. 
Question 9. 
What was the result of Babur’s encounter with a huge confederacy of Rajputs at 
Khanua? 
Answer: 
Babur’s encounter with a huge confederacy of Rajputs at Khanua, resulted in the victory 
of Babur. The victory gave Babur complete control over the Central India. 
Question 10. 
What is the significance of the Second Battle of Panipat (1556)? 
Answer: 
The second Battle of Panipat was fought between Hemu, a nephew of Sher Shah Suri 
and the Mughals in November 1556. In this battle, the Afghan army was defeated and 
Hemu was captured and killed. 
Question 11. 
Name any two Deccan territories included in Akbar’s empire. 
Answer: 
Ahmadnagar, Bijapur and Golconda. 
Question 12. 
What was Akbar’s Mansabdari System ? 
Answer: 
The mansabdari system introduced by Akbar was a unique feature of the administrative 
system of the Mughal gmpire.The mansabdars formed the ruling group of the Mughal 
empire with a rank of (mansab). With a great power of civil and army control the rank 
ranged from number 10 to 5000 for nobles. The ranks were again divided into ‘zat’ and 
‘sawar’. For every ten cavalrymen, the mansabdar had to maintain twenty horses. 
Question 13. 
Akbar’s Din-I-Ilahi was based on what principles or beliefs ? 
Answer: 
It is based on the principles of oneness of God, stressing on virtues like courage, loyalty 
and justice. 
Question 14. 
Name any two Departments of Government during the Mughal Age. 
Answer: 
1. The Military Pay and Accounts Office held by Mir Bakshi. 
2. Imperial Household Department held by Khan-i-Saman. 
3. The Judiary under the Chief Qazi. 
Question 15. 
Who was at the head of the Finance Department under Mughal rule. 
Answer: 
Diwan was the head of the Finance Department under Mughal rule. 
Question 16. 
Name the master architect who designed the Taj Mahal. 
Answer: 
Ustad Isa was the architect who designed the Taj Mahal. 
Question 17. 
Diwan-i-Khas in the Red Fort was used by the Emperor for what purpose ? 
Answer: 
The Diwan-i-Khas: It is the lavishly-ornamented hall where the Peacock Throne was 
placed. The hall was used by the emperor to give audience to the princes of the royal 
family, nobles and other important dignitaries. 
Question 18. 
Mention any two factors responsible for Humayun’s failure against Sher Shah Suri. 
Answer: 
Two factors responsible for Humayun’s failure against Sher Shah Suri were: 
1. Humayun was far less able soldier and general than his father. 
2. He seemed incapable of a sustained and continued policy. 
Question 19. 
Mention any two revenue reforms instituted by Sher Shah Suri. 
Answer: 
Two revenue reforms instituted by Sher Shah Suri were: 
1. Sher Shah Suri developed a systematic method of measuring the land. 
2. He assessed the land-revenue and collected it with great earnestness. 
Question 20. 
What is the significance of Akbar’s Mansabdari system? 
Answer: 
Under mansabdari system, the capable candidates were chosen the Mansabdars by the 
emperor Akbar. They were directly appointed by the emperor and they acted both as 
military commanders and civil administrators. This system made quite easy to 
administer the vast kingdom efficiently and conveniently. 
Question 21. 
Mention the nature of Akbar’s Din-I-Ilahi. 
Answer: 
Din-I-Ilahi was the new cult introduced by the emperor Akbar in 1580. It was based on 
the belief that there is only one God and required its members to accept such virtues as 
courage, chastity and justice. It also demanded loyalty to the Emperor. 
Question 22. 
How did Jahangir deal with the Sikh Guru, Guru Arjun Dev? 
Answer: 
Jahangir tortured and executed the Sikh Guru, Guru Arjun Dev. 
Question 23. 
Why was the title of ‘Shah Jahan’ conferred on Prince Khurram by Jahangir ? 
Answer: 
Prince Khurram was got married to the daughter of Asaf Khan, who was appointed 
Khan-i-Saman under the emperor Jahangir’s rule. Asaf Khan was also the brother to 
Begum Nur Mahal (Nur Jahan) who was the wife of Jahangir. Keeping all these things in 
mind, the title of ‘Shah Jahan was conferred on Prince Khurram. 
Question 24. 
Who was Nur Jahan? 
Answer: 
Nur Jahan was the widow of a Persian nobleman, Sher Afghan. Jahangir married Nur 
Jahan. 
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The Mughal Empire 
EXERCISES 
Question 1. 
Name any two sources to reconstruct the Age of the Mughals. 
Answer: 
Ain-i-Akbari and Akbamamah. 
Question 2. 
Who wrote Ain-i-Akbari. 
Answer: 
The author of Ain-i-Akbari is Abul Fazal. 
Question 3. 
What information does Abul Fazl provide about Akbar’s Admiralty Department ? 
Answer: 
Abul Fazl write of ‘Admiratly Department’ whose functions were 
1. To build boats and 
2. To recruit skilled seamen. 
Question 4. 
Name any two monuments that help to reconstruct the history of the Mughals. 
Answer: 
The Agra Fort and Humayun’s Tomb. 
Question 5. 
Name the two magnificent buildings within the Red Fort. 
Answer: 
1. Diwan-i-Aam: A public Darbar hall and a 
2. Diwan-i-Khas: A lavishly-ornamented hall where the Peacock Throne was placed. 
The hall was used by the emperor to give audience to the princes of the royal 
family, nobles and other important dignitaries. 
Question 6. 
Mention any two architectural features of the Jama Masjid at Delhi. 
Answer: 
1. It is build on a lofty basement, about 9 m high and 1170 sq m in area. There are 
three gateways to the mosque, approached by majestic flights of steps on the 
South, North and Eastern sides. The Eastern Gateway, the highest and largest of 
all, was reserved for the use of Mughal Emperors only. The three gateways give 
access to an open courtyard. 
2. At its four external corners are placed twelve-pillared kiosks surmounted by 
marble domes. The central dome is the largest and highest. 
3. On the north and southern sides there are two elegant minarets, each rising to a 
total height of about 40 m and divided into three stages, each having a projected 
gallery. 
4. The face of the spacious prayer-hall consists of eleven arches of which the central 
arch rises far above the roof level. 
Question 7. 
In whose memory was the Taj Mahal built ? 
Answer: 
The Taj Mahal was buit by Shah Jahan’s in memory of beloved Queen Mumtaz Mahal. 
Question 8. 
Whom did Babur defeat at the battlefield of Panipat? What was its consequence? 
Answer: 
In April 1526 Babur defeated Sultan Ibrahim Lodi at the battlefield of Panipat.His victory 
was indeed a success of “consummate leadership” and “superior weapons” that he had 
acquired from Turkey. Babur was the king of India. The most formidable chieftain 
against whom Babur had yet to fight was Rana Sanga of Mewar, who had organised a 
huge confederacy of Rajputs against the Mughal invader. The victory of Khanua, a 
village near Agra, gave Babur complete control over the Central India. 
Question 9. 
What was the result of Babur’s encounter with a huge confederacy of Rajputs at 
Khanua? 
Answer: 
Babur’s encounter with a huge confederacy of Rajputs at Khanua, resulted in the victory 
of Babur. The victory gave Babur complete control over the Central India. 
Question 10. 
What is the significance of the Second Battle of Panipat (1556)? 
Answer: 
The second Battle of Panipat was fought between Hemu, a nephew of Sher Shah Suri 
and the Mughals in November 1556. In this battle, the Afghan army was defeated and 
Hemu was captured and killed. 
Question 11. 
Name any two Deccan territories included in Akbar’s empire. 
Answer: 
Ahmadnagar, Bijapur and Golconda. 
Question 12. 
What was Akbar’s Mansabdari System ? 
Answer: 
The mansabdari system introduced by Akbar was a unique feature of the administrative 
system of the Mughal gmpire.The mansabdars formed the ruling group of the Mughal 
empire with a rank of (mansab). With a great power of civil and army control the rank 
ranged from number 10 to 5000 for nobles. The ranks were again divided into ‘zat’ and 
‘sawar’. For every ten cavalrymen, the mansabdar had to maintain twenty horses. 
Question 13. 
Akbar’s Din-I-Ilahi was based on what principles or beliefs ? 
Answer: 
It is based on the principles of oneness of God, stressing on virtues like courage, loyalty 
and justice. 
Question 14. 
Name any two Departments of Government during the Mughal Age. 
Answer: 
1. The Military Pay and Accounts Office held by Mir Bakshi. 
2. Imperial Household Department held by Khan-i-Saman. 
3. The Judiary under the Chief Qazi. 
Question 15. 
Who was at the head of the Finance Department under Mughal rule. 
Answer: 
Diwan was the head of the Finance Department under Mughal rule. 
Question 16. 
Name the master architect who designed the Taj Mahal. 
Answer: 
Ustad Isa was the architect who designed the Taj Mahal. 
Question 17. 
Diwan-i-Khas in the Red Fort was used by the Emperor for what purpose ? 
Answer: 
The Diwan-i-Khas: It is the lavishly-ornamented hall where the Peacock Throne was 
placed. The hall was used by the emperor to give audience to the princes of the royal 
family, nobles and other important dignitaries. 
Question 18. 
Mention any two factors responsible for Humayun’s failure against Sher Shah Suri. 
Answer: 
Two factors responsible for Humayun’s failure against Sher Shah Suri were: 
1. Humayun was far less able soldier and general than his father. 
2. He seemed incapable of a sustained and continued policy. 
Question 19. 
Mention any two revenue reforms instituted by Sher Shah Suri. 
Answer: 
Two revenue reforms instituted by Sher Shah Suri were: 
1. Sher Shah Suri developed a systematic method of measuring the land. 
2. He assessed the land-revenue and collected it with great earnestness. 
Question 20. 
What is the significance of Akbar’s Mansabdari system? 
Answer: 
Under mansabdari system, the capable candidates were chosen the Mansabdars by the 
emperor Akbar. They were directly appointed by the emperor and they acted both as 
military commanders and civil administrators. This system made quite easy to 
administer the vast kingdom efficiently and conveniently. 
Question 21. 
Mention the nature of Akbar’s Din-I-Ilahi. 
Answer: 
Din-I-Ilahi was the new cult introduced by the emperor Akbar in 1580. It was based on 
the belief that there is only one God and required its members to accept such virtues as 
courage, chastity and justice. It also demanded loyalty to the Emperor. 
Question 22. 
How did Jahangir deal with the Sikh Guru, Guru Arjun Dev? 
Answer: 
Jahangir tortured and executed the Sikh Guru, Guru Arjun Dev. 
Question 23. 
Why was the title of ‘Shah Jahan’ conferred on Prince Khurram by Jahangir ? 
Answer: 
Prince Khurram was got married to the daughter of Asaf Khan, who was appointed 
Khan-i-Saman under the emperor Jahangir’s rule. Asaf Khan was also the brother to 
Begum Nur Mahal (Nur Jahan) who was the wife of Jahangir. Keeping all these things in 
mind, the title of ‘Shah Jahan was conferred on Prince Khurram. 
Question 24. 
Who was Nur Jahan? 
Answer: 
Nur Jahan was the widow of a Persian nobleman, Sher Afghan. Jahangir married Nur 
Jahan. 
Question 25. 
Why did Shah Jahan revolt against his father? 
Answer: 
Jahangir was fully under the influence of his spouse, Nur Jahan, who was a far-slighted 
woman and bore the dream at her heart to become the sole Empress. Shah Jahan 
smelled her political ambition. All this resulted in a rift between Nur Jahan and Shah 
Jahan. Shah Jahan at last, decided to raise a revolt against his father Jahangir. 
Question 26. 
Metnion Shah Jahan’s conquests in the Deccan. 
Answer: 
In the Deccan, Shah Jahan conquered Ahmadnagar, Bijapur and Golconda. 
Question 27. 
Where is Humayun’s Tomb located? Mention any two features of the monument. 
Answer: 
Humayun’s Tomb is located at Delhi under the instructions of his wife, Hamida Banu 
Begum. The monument rests on a high square platform and has archways on each 
side. Each archway opens into a room. The monument has a bulbous marble dome with 
slightly curved outlines arising from a narrower “neck”. 
STRUCTURED QUESTIONS 
Question 1. 
Akbar had both the time and inclination to look at the administrative problems of the 
Empire. In this context describe birefly. 
(a) His Mansabdari System 
(b) His Land Revenue System 
Answer: 
(a) Mansabdari System: 
Akbar introduced the mansabdari system to organise his armed forces more effectively. 
All imperial officers except the qazis and sadars, were enrolled as members of 
mansabdari system and were reuined to maintain some troops proportionate, to their 
ranks. The Mansabdari held their appointments directly from the emperor. They got their 
remuneration in cash not in the form of land grants. In addition to meeting their personal 
expenses, the Mansabdar had to maintain out of his salary a required quota of horses, 
elephants mules and carts. The Mughal Mansabdari were required to serve in whatever 
place or capacity the Emperor desired. They acted both as military commanders and 
civil administrators. By giving them handsome salaries and high status, Akbar was able 
to recruit men of remarkable capabilities to the service of the empire. Mansabdari status 
was not hereditary. The Mansabdars could be promoted or dismissed by the Emperor. 
(b) His Land Revenue System: 
No efforts were made to improve the land system prevailing in the country in the early 
part of Akbar’s reign. It was only after, when Todar Mai became the Diwan-i-Ashraf 
(head of the land revenue department.) Todar mal devised a system based on