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Mansab means

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

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The word 'Mansab' is of Arabic origin and means a rank, position, or office. In the Mughal administration, the Mansabdari system was introduced by Emperor Akbar to determine the institutional rank, salary, and military responsibilities (number of cavalrymen or sawar to be maintained) of state officials.

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Mansab means
A
A rank or office
B
A military general
C
A grant of revenue free land
D
A religious text

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