The Mughal troops were largely drawn from

A. The Rajput Chiefs

B. Tributary Chiefs

C. Mansabdars

D. Central Contingents

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

The Mansabdar was a military unit within the administrative system of the Mughal Empire introduced by Akbar. The word mansab is of Arabic origin meaning rank or position. The system, hence, determined the rank of a government official and also other military generals. Every civil and military officer was given a 'mansab' and different which could be increased by ten were used for ranking officers.