________ 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

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

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.