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Most Mughal mansabdars were paid through
Amonthly cash alone
Bhereditary estates
Cjagir revenue grants
Da share of war loot
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. jagir revenue grants
Some drew cash pay (naqdi), but the majority received jagirs, revenue assignments, and were transferred periodically.
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