The Mughals ruled India for many years. Their rule started from the time of Babur. But Akbar is counted very high among all the Mughal kings. Akbar was born in present-day Pakistan. Born on 15 October 1542, Akbar’s reign lasted from 1556 to 1605. Akbar had to flee from India with his father at one time. But after a few years he returned to India and captured the Mughal throne. In today’s time, whenever Akbar is talked about, Birbal is also mentioned, do you know how much salary was given to Birbal and soldiers at that time.
In the Mughal period, the salary of the commander and the soldier was determined through the Mansabdari system. Mansab is an Arabic word. It means post or rank. The word Mansab determined the post of government officials and commanders. Mansabdars were appointed by the emperor. During Akbar’s reign, the number of Mansabdars was about 1800, which increased to 14,500 by the end of Aurangzeb’s reign. This means that during this period the number of Mansabdars increased by about eight times. During Akbar’s rule, the salary of soldiers varied on the basis of their post, experience, fighting skills and contribution to the army.
This was Akbar’s wealth
Reports have said that at that time Mughal emperor Akbar’s wealth was equal to 25 percent of the world’s GDP. Reports say that in the year 1595, the total income of the emperor was 9 crore rupees. Birbal, the pride of Akbar’s court, was said to be very clever. According to a report, his name was Maheshdas Dubey. He was born in Ghoghra of Sidhi district of Madhya Pradesh.
Birbal used to get a great salary
His salary in Akbar’s empire was very good for that time. Akbar used to give his chief minister Birbal a salary of 16 thousand rupees per month. 16 thousand rupees was a lot at that time. He was one of Akbar’s nine gems. During Akbar’s era, the smallest soldiers in the army were given 400 rupees every month.
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