<P> The system was common to both the military and the civil department and is believed to have originated in Mongolia . It was prevalent during the reign of Babur and Humayun as well . Akbar made important changes to the system and made it more efficient . </P> <P> The' mansab' of a noble implied the following: </P> <P> (a) Salary of the officer </P> <P> (b) Status of the officer </P>

Who were mansabdars and what were their responsibilities