Consider the following statements related to the Mansabdari system of the Mughals

Q. Consider the following statements related to the Mansabdari system of the Mughals:

1. Akbar introduced the Mansabdari system.

2. Mansabdars were ranked according to the number of zats and sawars they had.

3. Mansabdars were military officers only.

Which of the above statements are correct?

(a) 1, 2 and 3

(b) 1 and 2

(c) 2 and 3

(d) 1 and 3

Ans: (b) 1 and 2