Who introduced ‘Do-aspa and Sih-aspa’ system?
- AAkbar
- BJahangir
- CShah Jahan
- DAurangzeb
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Correct answer: (b) Jahangir
Explanation
The ‘Do-Aspa and Sih-Aspa’ system was introduced by Jahangir. Under it, mansabdars had to maintain a larger force without any increase in their zat rank.
(i) Do-Aspa—In this, mansabdars had to keep horses double the number of their ‘sawar’ rank.
(ii) Sih-Aspa—In this, mansabdars had to keep horses three times the number of their sawar rank.