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NDA 2018 GAT · General Knowledge · Medieval India · medium

Consider the statements about Akbar: 1. The mansabdari system was introduced in India by Babur. 2. Akbar abolished the jizya tax on non-Muslims.

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Consider the statements about Akbar:
1. The mansabdari system was introduced in India by Babur.
2. Akbar abolished the jizya tax on non-Muslims.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
  1. A. 1 only
  2. B. 2 only
  3. C. Both 1 and 2
  4. D. Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: (B) 2 only

Statement 1 is incorrect because the mansabdari system, which fixed rank (zat) and cavalry (sawar), was organised by Akbar and not by Babur. Statement 2 is correct: Akbar abolished jizya in 1564, after removing the pilgrim tax. So only statement 2 holds.
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