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With political and commercial realignments, old towns went into decline and new towns developed. The gradual erosion of the Mughal power led to the demise of the towns associated with their rule.  The Mughal capitals, Delhi and Agra lost their political authority. The growth of the new regional powers was reflected in the increasing importance of the regional capitals- Lucknow, Hyderabad, Seringapatnam, Poona, Nagpur, Baroda and Tanjore. Traders, administrators, artisans and others migrated from the old Mughal centres to these capitals in search of work and patronage. Continuous warfare between the new kingdoms meant that mercenaries too found ready employment there.

Which of the following was not an important centre of imperial administration and control in India during the 16th and 17th centuries?

Amritsar

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.