The 'Sawar' rank indicated the number of cavalrymen or horsemen a mansabdar was required to maintain for the state's service.

Abul Fazl was the court historian and close friend of Akbar who wrote the Akbarnama, the third volume of which is the Ain-i-Akbari, detailing the administration.

Polaj was the land that was cultivated annually without any break to ensure continuous revenue.

Din-i-Ilahi was not a religion in the strict sense but an ethical code or divine faith focused on morality, piety, and loyalty to the emperor, incorporating elements from various religions.

Akbar issued the 'Mahzar' or Infallibility Decree in 1579, which gave him the authority to choose between conflicting interpretations of Islamic law.

Raja Todar Mal was the finance minister (Diwan-i-Ashraf) who devised the standard land revenue system known as Todar Mal's Bandobast.

Akbar abolished the Jizya tax, which was levied on non-Muslim subjects, in 1564 as a step towards religious equality.

Sulh-i-Kul means 'Universal Peace' or 'Peace with all'. It was the cornerstone of Akbar's religious policy, promoting tolerance and coexistence among different communities.

The Ibadat Khana (House of Worship) was built in 1575 for religious discussions with scholars of various faiths including Islam, Hinduism, Christianity, Jainism, and Zoroastrianism.

'Zat' determined the personal status, rank in the hierarchy, and the salary of the mansabdar.