"The granting of titles to the men of merit was an important aspect of Mughal polity" Explain.

"The granting of titles to the men of merit was an important aspect of

1.	"The granting of titles to the men of merit was an important aspect of Mughal polity" Explain.
Answer» Solution :Grand titles were adopted by the Mughal EMPERORS at the time of coronation or after a victory over an enemy. High-sounding and thythmic, they created an atmosphcre of awe in the audience when announced by ushers (naqib). The granting of titles to men of merit was an important aspect of Mughal polity. A man's ascent in the court hierarchy could be traced through the titles he held. The title Asaf Khan for one of the highest ministers originated with Asaf, the legendry minister king Sulaiman (Solomon). The itle Mirza Raja was accorded by Aurangazeb to his two hiighest RANKING nobles, Jat Singh and Jaswant Singh. Titles could be earned or paid for. MIR Khan offered one lakh to Aurangazeb for the letter Alif, that is A, to be added to his NAME to MAKE it Amir Khan. the prophet