In the 16th-17th century, why did the mansabdars and jagirdars who were assigned territories in different parts of the empire usually maintain houses in cities like Agra, Lahore and Delhi?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option 3 - Residence in these centres of power was symbolic of the status and prestige of a noble.
Agra, Delhi and Lahore were important centres of imperial administration and control. Mansabdars and Jagirdars who were assigned territories in different parts of the empire usually maintained houses in these cities. Residence in these centres of power was symbolic of the status and prestige of a noble.