A historian's podcast compares two Mughal emperors. One section describes Jahangir's interest in justice and his chain of justice. Another section states th...
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A historian's podcast compares two Mughal emperors. One section describes Jahangir's interest in justice and his chain of justice. Another section states that rebellions and court rivalries continued during his reign. The presenter asks listeners not to accept the statement that a symbol of justice alone proves that an emperor governed every part of India effectively.
(a) Identify the Mughal emperor who introduced the chain of justice. [1]
(b) Describe two purposes of the chain of justice. [2]
(c) Explain two reasons why Jahangir still faced challenges to his authority. [3]
Answer Details
(a) Jahangir [1] (b) Any two: allowed subjects to seek the emperor's attention [1]; symbolised justice [1]; enabled complaints against unfair officials [1]; strengthened the image of the emperor [1] (c) Any two developed points: princes or nobles competed for power [1]; regional groups resisted Mughal control [1]; the empire was large and difficult to govern [1]; court factions could influence decisions and create instability [1]
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