In what ways would the daily routine and special festivities associated with the Mughal court have conveyed a sense of the power of the emperor?
The daily routine and special festivities associated with the Mughal court observed the following:
(i)By representing the status of the court.
(ii)In form of salutation of emperor.
(iii)Jharokha Darshan.
(iv)Meeting held by sultan in Diwan-i-Am and Diwan-i-Khas.
(v)By honouring the mansabdar on special occasion with special gifts and jagir.
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