What was the difference between Zat and Sawar?

Zat determined the personal rank and salary of the noble, while Sawar determined how many mounted soldiers they were required to bring into the field.

Mughal Administrative Innovation

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: Military system in the reign of Akbar was based on:

The military system of Akbar was based on the Mansabdari system. It was a hierarchical ranking system for officials that combined their civil administrative status with their military responsibilities.

Exam Year

1992

Evidence Source

Link

ID: MED_MUG_1992_115 Ref: Satish Chandra, Medieval India