Emperor Jahangir introduced the ‘Do Aspa Sih Aspa’ system in the Mansabdari system. Literally meaning ‘two or three horses’, this reform allowed a Mansabdar to be paid for double or triple the number of horses/troopers required for his Sawar rank without actually increasing the Sawar rank itself, thereby streamlining the army. The correct answer is (A) Jahangir.
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The ‘Do Aspa Sih Aspa’ system (literally ‘two horses, three horses’) was introduced by Emperor Jahangir. This ingenious reform permitted selected Mansabdars to maintain and receive payment for twice or thrice the number of troopers indicated by their Sawar rank, without increasing the Zat rank. [Image illustrating the Do Aspa Sih Aspa reform] The primary benefit was to quickly augment the military strength of trusted nobles during campaigns, simplifying records and ensuring a more powerful and elite cavalry force.