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In the Mughal administrative system, what did the term 'Zat' represent under the Mansabdari system?
A. The number of horsemen a mansabdar was required to maintain
B. The personal rank and status of the noble determining his salary✓ Correct Answer
C. The designated land area granted for revenue collection
D. The judicial rank of religious scholars in court
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Zat rank in the Mansabdari system instituted by Akbar determined the personal status, rank, and salary of the noble within the imperial hierarchy. The military obligation regarding horsemen was denoted separately by the Sawar rank rather than Zat. Distinguishing between administrative terms such as jagir and zat is a standard area of testing in medieval Indian history.
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