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Under the Mughal Mansabdari system, the term 'Sawar' indicated what?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Personal status and salary
  2. The rank of the infantry commander
  3. The revenue assigned to the noble
  4. The number of cavalrymen to be maintained

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: The number of cavalrymen to be maintained

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: D) The number of cavalrymen to be maintained šŸ“š Explanation: The Mansabdari system introduced by Akbar categorized nobles into ranks defined by 'Zat' and 'Sawar'. 'Zat' determined the officer's personal status and salary, while 'Sawar' indicated the specific number of horsemen and horses he was required to provide for the imperial army. This dual-rank system ensured a decentralized yet highly organized military structure under the Mughals.