Discuss the merits and demerits of the Mansabdarisystem .

1.	Discuss the merits and demerits of the Mansabdarisystem .
Answer» Solution :Merit of Mansabdari System : (i) Qualification as basic of ranks :The emperor USED to give mansabs on thebasis of qualifications. The mansab of the incapable personnel was decreased or their services were dispensed with (ii) Forceful army :The removal of mansabdari systemby Akbar JUSTIFIED his wisdom. This stopped the financial loss of the empire and a forceful army was FORMED which was capable of meeting any challenge. (iii) Good on revolts : The mansabdarused to contact the emperor before disbursing the salariestot he soldiers every month . It was not certainthat he might rebel like the jagirdars. (iv)Ban on corruption : As soon as a mansabdardied hsi mansabwas confiscated.Hence, he couldnever intend to earn moneythrough fraudulent means. Demerits of Mansabdari System :(i) Luxurious life: It was KNOWN to the mansabdarsbefore hand that theirmansab will be confiscated on their death. They tried to acquire and enjoy all the commodities of luxury. (ii) Misuse of Money : Themansabdars too becamecunning . The soldiers were not available at eh opportune occasion They had to face a HEAVY financial astringency. (iii)Loyalty of the Soldiers : The soldiers held loyalty towards the mansabdars along who theythought was their immediate bossand disbursing authorityand nottowards the emperor.

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