The Mansabdari system, introduced by Akbar in 1595-96, was the Mughal Empire's administrative framework. "Mansab" means rank in Arabic. It assigned ranks (Zat) and cavalry positions (Sawar) to officials, encompassing civil and military roles. Inspired by Persian and Mongol practices, it included Muslims and non-Muslims, fostering a merit-based bureaucracy and centralizing Akbar's power.
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