While the Zat determined the rank and salary of a Mansabdar, the Sawar indicated his _________.

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Solution

While Zat determined the rank and salary of a mansabdar, sawar indicated his grade.

Explanation: Akbar reconciled earlier practices and new measures in the military administration. Maintaining sawars or contingents with horses and equipment was mandatory for all mansabdars. The mansabdars were committed to submit these sawars in the service of the emperor during various battles.

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