Which of the Following Supported the Mughal Nobility's Lavish Lifestyle

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following supported the Mughal nobility's lavish lifestyle?

• A) Tribute from the conquered peoples in central Asia provided the funds for extravagant buildings such as the Taj Mahal.
• B) Foreign trade brought in silver and advanced the money economy, which helped the nobility prosper.
• C) Confiscatory taxation on farmers funded the Mughal military-based nobility.
• D) Mughal nobles were entitled to collect a tithe from all non-Muslims.

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