How did the military power assist in revenue collection?

The threat of military action ensured that local intermediaries and recalcitrant zamindars complied with the imperial demand for land revenue.

Was the Mughal Empire a Military State? (2021 PYQ)

ID: MED_MUG_2021_44 Ref: Irfan Habib, The Agrarian System of Mughal India

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.

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Correct Option: A

The Mughal Empire was fundamentally a military state because its central administration and authority were rooted in military organization. The development and stability of its government were directly dependent on its ability to project military power.