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Question
Answer the following question briefly:
Describe the main features of society during the Sultanate period with reference to the aristocracy.
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Solution
- Privileged Class: The wealthy and powerful aristocracy was made up of high-ranking officials, nobles, and sultans.
- Land Ownership: They gathered money from peasants and ruled over enormous jagirs, or land grants.
- Persian Influence: They spoke Persian, the official court language, and followed Persian etiquette and customs.
- Lavish Lifestyle: The nobility wore beautiful attire, lived in luxurious palaces, and feasted on lavish meals.
- Dominance in Administration: They influenced governance and policy while occupying important military and administrative posts.
- Limited Social Mobility: There were few opportunities for lower classes to advance because the nobility was primarily hereditary.
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