Critically examine the salient features of Mansabdari system 

The Mansabdari system, which became one of the central features of Mughal administration during the reign of Akbar (c. 1556–1605), was a complex military and administrative structure. This system had far-reaching implications for the Mughal Empire's governance, military organization, and social hierarchy. It was introduced by Emperor Akbar as a means to consolidate his power and manage the vast, diverse empire that stretched from the Deccan Plateau to the northern frontier of India.

The term *Mansab* refers to a rank or position, both in the military and civil administration. The Mansabdari system classified officials and military officers into different grades based on their assigned Mansab. These grades or ranks were designated by a number known as *zat* and *sawar*. The *zat* referred to the personal rank of the officer, essentially the number of men the officer could maintain under his direct command. The *sawar* was the number of cavalrymen an officer was expected to supply to the army. These two numbers were often used interchangeably to denote an officer’s status and obligations in the empire.

The most important feature of the Mansabdari system was its linkage between military service and administrative duties. The system was designed to ensure that military commanders were also integral __________ _____ _______ _________ __________ ________ ______ _______.
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