What happened if a Mansabdar failed to maintain the required horses?

His salary would be deducted, or his rank (Sawar) could be downgraded by the Emperor during the periodic inspections.

Mansabdari System: The 2:1 Horse Ratio Rule

Q: Consider the following statements: **Assertion (A):** During the time of Akbar, for every ten cavalrymen, the mansabdars had to maintain twenty horses. **Reason (R):** Horses had to be rested while on March and replacements were necessary in times of war.

During Akbar's reign, Mansabdars were required to keep 20 horses for every 10 cavalrymen. This 2:1 ratio ensured that troops always had fresh mounts during long marches and war replacements.

ID: MED_MUG_1999_30 Ref: Satish Chandra, Medieval India

Consider the following statements: Assertion (A): During the time of Akbar, for every ten cavalrymen, the mansabdars had to maintain twenty horses. Reason (R): Horses had to be rested while on March and replacements were necessary in times of war.