What were the distinctive features ofthe Mughal nobility? How was theirrelationship with the emperor shaped?
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Explanation: Answer to the first part of the question
Nobility is the group of people who belong to the highest social class and have special titles. They were honourable and courageous. The Mughals chose those who were responsible,capable,competent,faithful and virtuous as their noblemen.
The Mughal nobility consisted of several groups such as Irani, Turani, Rajputs and Indian Muslims. The rulers liked the nobles most who were originally from Central Asia. By incorporating all the groups of different religion in his nobility he paved no way for others to challenge his authority.
The entire nobility received high salaries from the Emperor. Each nobility maintained a large number of servants, attendants and even possessed large number of elephants and horses.
Answer to the second part of the question
Nobility or chief officers as they were commonly called were one of the most important pillars of the Mughal state. They were very loyal to their Emperor and were called "Guldasta". The relationship between the nobles and the Emperor was one of loyalty towards the Emperor. Nobles were duty bound.
The recruitment of Hindu, Rajput chief along with their sons and close relatives into the Mughal empire was a complete new step in the Indo-Islamic history. Each of the chiefs not only publicly announced their unity but also offered active military help to the Mughals whenever needed.
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i. Mughal's Nobility was recruited from the various regions and from different religious groups. This nobility included an educated Hindus and Indian Muslim.
ii. These nobilities were known as ‘’Guldasta’’ and they were devoted and loyal to Mughal Emperor. There were given salary which was called as Mansabs.
iii. They participated in military campaigns with large number of armies and they also served as an officer of Empire.
The relationship was based on their loyalty towards Mughal Emperor. There were bound by the duties to appear twice a day that expressed a submission to the Mughal in Public.