Question

define zat and sawar

Answer 1

The zat was a rank conferred by the king on the mansabdar, whereas the sawar was a count of horsemen that were to be maintained.

Answer 2

Answer:

Each officer in the Mansabdari system was given a rank, which were divided into zat and sawar. Zat fixed the mansabdar's personal status and salary. The higher it is, the more higher is the position and salary.

Sawar indicated the number of cavalry the mansabdar could keep.