Mughal Administration c9.s5.2

c9.s5.2

Immemorial custom and the prevalent notions of social etiquette, as well as the more worldly motive of keeping one’s superiors in good humour, made it imperative for the subahdars to offer rare or valuable presents to the Emperor on his birthday, and also at their visits to the Court. The High Chancellor also had to be propitiated by similar means.