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In The Mansabdari System, The Rank 'Sawar' Determined:

A. Personal salary
B. Number of cavalrymen to be maintained
C. Religious hierarchy
D. Number of elephants

While Zat fixed the personal status and salary, the Sawar rank indicated the specific number of cavalrymen the Mansabdar was required to keep for service.

Mansabdari System Sawar Mughal Administration Military Rank Akbar
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