The Mughals

long question answers

Why was the land revenue very important for the stability of the Mughal empire?

1.) The land revenue was very important for the stability of Mughal empire.
2.) it made economy strong.
3.) The money collected was used in building forts and for the welfare of the people.

Why did the Mughals recruit mansabdar from diverse backgrounds and not only turanis and iranis?

1.)It was important for the mughals to recruit mansabdars from diverse backgrounds and not only turanis and iranis.

2.) They recruited mansabdars from indian muslims, afghans, rajputs, marathas and other groups of people.
3.) This was because the empire expanded to include different regions.

What steps were taken by Akbar to improve agriculture?

1.) Akbar brought about many reforms in the land revenue system.

2.) His revenue minister, Todar Mal introduced a land revenue system that came to be known as Todar Mal Bandobast.

3.) He made survey of crop yields, prices, and the areas cultivated.

peasants were vital to the economy of the Mughal Empire. Justify this statement.

1.) Peasants were vital to the economy of the Mughal Empire.
2.) The tax on agricultural produce was the main source of income of the Mughal ruler.
3.) Peasants paid taxes through zamindars.

Describe Mansabdari system.

1.) This was a grading system used by the Mughals to fix ranks, salaries and military responsibilities.

2.) The rank and salary was determined by Zat. Higher the zat, higher the position of noble in the court.

3.) Mansabdars performed both civil and military functions.

4.) They received their salaries in form of jagirs.