The nobility was recruited consciously by the Mughal rulers from ethnic and religious groups.” Justify.
A corps of officers was one of the most important pillars of the Mughal state. The historians referred to all these officials collectively as the nobility. The main characteristics of these officers were as under: They were recruited from different castes and religious groups. A special care was taken to ensure that no group should grow so strong and wide as to be a threat to the State. The mansab or the status of each officer was determined. The officers participated in the military operations along with their soldiers. They used to perform administrative jobs. As the officers held a high position in the society, they were quite rich and powerful and enjoyed ample prestige in the society.
