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'The nobility was recruited consciously by the Mughal rulers from diverse ethnic and religious groups.' Justify.

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One of the most important pillar of Mughal state was its corps of officers, known as nobility. Nobility was created from diverse ethnic and religious groups which ensured that no faction was large enough to challenge the authority of state. They were as one bouquet of flowers held together by loyality to the Emperor. There were Rajputs, Indian Muslims, Turanis and Iranians also.

All holders to the government offices held ranks or mansabs having designation of ?Zat? it was the indication of the position in the imperial hierarchy and the salary of Mansabdar, and the second one was of Sawar indicating the number of horse men required to maintain in. service.

The nobles participated in military campaigns and also served as officers of the empire in provinces.