________ was a petition presented by a nobleman to the Mughal emperor recommending that an applicant be recruited as mansabdar.

Tajwiz

The correct answer is Option (2) → Tajwiz

In the Mughal administrative system, "Tajwiz" was a formal petition or recommendation presented by a nobleman (usually from the Mughal court or administration) to the Mughal emperor. This recommendation was made to request that a particular individual be appointed as a "mansabdar," which was a military rank and administrative position within the Mughal Empire. The "Tajwiz" was a means of endorsing or recommending someone for a specific role as a mansabdar, and it played a crucial role in the recruitment and appointment of individuals to positions of authority and responsibility in the Mughal military and administrative hierarchy.

So, the correct option is [2].