Mansabdari system under Akbar and Jahangir (1556–1627)

1. Akbar assumes Mughal throne

   Feb 14, 1556Labels: Akbar, Mansabdari system

   • Britannica

2. Mansab rank system formalized under Akbar

   Jan 1, 1571Labels: Akbar, Mansab ranks

   • Britannica
   • Mansabdar

3. Mir Bakhshi role anchors mansab administration

   Jan 1, 1571Labels: Mir Bakhshi, Mansabdars

   • Britannica

4. Regular musters and horse inspection emphasized

   Jan 1, 1571Labels: Mansabdars, Musters

   • Britannica

5. Ranks standardized into 33 graded levels

   Jan 1, 1580Labels: Mansab ranks, Grandees

   • Britannica

6. Dahsala revenue system supports transferable assignments

   Jan 1, 1580Labels: Todar Mal, Dahsala

   • Dahsala
   • Todar Mal

7. Dual ranking of zat and sawar introduced

   Jan 1, 1595Labels: Zat, Sawar

   • Mansabdar
   • Mansabdar

8. Ain-i-Akbari compiled as administrative record

   Jan 1, 1596Labels: Abu l, Ain-i-Akbari

   • Ain i Akbari
   • Abul Fazl

9. Cash salaries increasingly met via revenue assignments

   Jan 1, 1600Labels: Jagir, Cash salaries

   • Britannica
   • Britannica

10. Jahangir crowned Mughal emperor

    Nov 24, 1605Labels: Jahangir, Mansabdari system

    • Jahangir

11. Du-aspa sih-aspa distinction introduced

    Jan 1, 1615Labels: Du-aspa, Sih-aspa

    • Mughal Mansab
    • Mansabdar Sys

12. Jahangir dies; Akbar–Jahangir mansabdari era closes

    Oct 28, 1627Labels: Jahangir, Mansabdari era

    • Jahangir
    • Britannica