During the reign of Emperor Akbar, it was compulsory for a Mansabdar to maintain at least how many horsemen?

During the reign of Emperor Akbar, the Mansabdari system was a crucial administrative and military framework. A Mansabdar was a military officer and civil bureaucrat whose rank (mansab) determined their status, salary, and the number of cavalrymen (sawar) they were required to maintain. For a significant class of Mansabdars, it was compulsory to maintain at least 200–400 horsemen, reflecting the military strength expected of them. This range was essential for the effective functioning of the Mughal army and administration.

• Options like 300–400 and 400–700 represent different or less common requirements for various Mansabdar ranks, but 200–400 was a standard compulsory range for many.