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Mansabdari and Jagirdari

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The rank and salary of mansabdars was determined by their________.

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military victories

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zat

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mansab

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Solution

The correct option is B zat
Zat determined the rank and salary of a mansab. The prestige of a mansabdar was determined by his zat. Higher the zat, higher was his position and salary.

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