Question

Select the correct option after reading the statements.
1) Sa'adat Khan reduced the number of jagirdars appointed by the Mughals.
2) Sa'adat Khan wanted to undermine the power of the Mughal empire and make himself more powerful.

• A. Statement 1 is true, statement 2 is false
• B. Both statements are correct, but Statement 1 and Statement 2 do not have any relation.
• C. Both statements are invalid.
• D. Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is the correct explanation for Statement 1.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is the correct explanation for Statement 1.

Sa'adat Khan wanted to undermine the power of the Mughal empire and make himself more powerful. He did this by reducing the number of jagirdars appointed by the Mughals. He also reduced the size of land holdings or jagirs and hired his own loyal servants to help him run things.