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What was the function of a "Zat" in the Mansabdar system?

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Important Questions on The Mughals (16th to 17th Century)

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How were the military duties of Mansabdars connected to their administrative roles?
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How did the Mansabdar system contribute to the Mughal Empire’s strength?
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Which of the following was a key feature of the Mansabdar system under Akbar?
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Akbar introduced a new system of administration called the _____.
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How did the Mughal rulers balance power between Mansabdars and Jagirdars?
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What system did the Mughal emperors use to assign ranks to Mansabdars?
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Which of the following is a key difference between a Mansabdar and a Jagirdar?
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What role did Mansabdars play in the economic management of the Mughal Empire?
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How did the Mughal Empire ensure the loyalty of Jagirdars?
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Which of the following reforms did Akbar implement for the Mansabdar system?
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If zat determined a mansabdar's rank and salary, sawar indicated his _____ . (number of slaves / number of cavalrymen)
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How did the Jagirdari system affect peasants under the Mughal rule?
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What were Jagirdars primarily responsible for in the Mughal Empire?