The 'Zat' and 'Sawar' ranks were part of: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Zat' and 'Sawar' ranks were part of:
A. Zabt system
B. Iqta system
C. Jagirdari system
D. Mansabdari system
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Mansabdari ranks were classified by Zat (personal) and Sawar (cavalry).

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