🏛️ History & Art-CultureUPSC 1996Dynasties of Central India

​In medieval India, Mansabdari system was introduced for:

a​Making recruitment to the army
b​Facilitating revenue collection
c​Ensuring religious harmony
d​Effecting clean administration
✓ Correct answer: d) ​Effecting clean administration
ExplanationThe Mansabdari system was a significant administrative framework introduced by Emperor Akbar in the 16th century.The system was a hierarchical structure that catered to both military and civil administration.Option (d) is correct: The Mansabdari system provided a centralized structure with clear ranks and responsibilities, ensuring smooth administration.This system ensured the recruitment of competent and loyal soldiers, with each Mansabdar responsible for a specific number of soldiers, fostering discipline and efficiency.Mansabdars managed tax collection and land revenue, contributing to the imperial treasury, reducing corruption, and ensuring fair resource distribution.7. MISCELLANEOUS 92

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