A mansabdar's rank had two numbers. Zat showed position and salary. Wh…

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A mansabdar's rank had two numbers. Zat showed position and salary. What did sawar show?

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C. Horsemen to be maintained

1. Akbar designed the mansab system.
2. Sawar was the number of cavalrymen to maintain.
3. Nobles held 1,000 zat or above.
_Source: syllabus Themes in Indian History Part II, Theme 9, Kings and Chronicles: The Mughal Courts._

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Years spent in service

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Elephants to be kept

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Acres of land held

A mansabdar's rank had two numbers. Zat showed position and salary. What did sawar show?

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