Question

Which section of the Mughal Court was viewed as very significant?

• A. Imperial vision
• B. The Empire
• C. Nobility
• D. Mughal Chronicles

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Why Nobility Was the Most Significant Section:

• The Mansabdari system (ranking nobles by Zat and Sawar) was the backbone of Mughal administration.
• Nobles (Mansabdars) controlled military, revenue, and governance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Military Leadership: Supplied troops to the emperor.
• Revenue Collection: Managed jagirs (land grants).
• Advisory Role: Influenced policies in the Diwan-i-Khas.

Political Stability:

• Loyalty of nobles (e.g., Rajputs, Turanis) determined the empire’s strength.
• Conflicts with nobles (e.g., Aurangzeb vs. Rajputs/Marathas) led to decline.