Assertion (A): The Mughal Empire was originally a Military State. Reason (R): The vitality of the development of the Central Government System depended on its military power.
UPPCS (Pre.) 2021
A. Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
B. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not a correct explanation of (A).
C. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
D. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Answer: Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
Option a is the correct answer.
(Assertion - A) is true: The Mughal Empire was indeed initially established as a military state. Its foundation was laid by Babur, a skilled military commander, who used his military prowess to conquer territories and establish his rule in the Indian subcontinent.
(Reason - R is true and correct explanation of Assertion - A): The growth and stability of the Mughal central government were heavily reliant on its military power. The empire's expansion and maintenance depended on a strong and capable military force. This military strength not only secured territories but also enforced imperial authority, maintained law and order, and sustained revenue collection, all crucial aspects of effective governance. The central government's ability to control its vast and diverse territories hinged upon its military capabilities.