The Mughal nobility was recruited consciously by the Mughal rulers:
(i)The Mughal nobility were the main pillars of Mughal state
(ii)The Mughal nobility was chosen from different groups, both religiously and ethnically so as to ensure a balance of power between the various groups.
(iii)They are described as guldasta or a bouquet of flowers in the official chronicles signifying their unity, held together by loyalty towards the Mughal emperor.
(iv)They can be divided into four major groups ethnically, viz Irani, Turani, Rajputs and Shaikhzadas or Indian Muslims.
(v)All nobles were ranked or were allotted mansabs comprising of zat and sawar
(vi)The nobles were also required to perform military service for the Emperor
(vii)Any other relevant point.
