Later Mughals and Advent of Europeans

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With respect to Mughal court history and traditions, 'Kornish', 'Zaminbos' and 'Chahar Taslim' refer to

Sects of Sufism patronised by Mughal emperors in order to gain support of masses.

The orders of nobility in Mughal empire

Forms of salutation in the Mughal Court

The concepts introduced by Akbar highlighting his religious and philosophical outlook.

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. Third option is correct.
There were different modes of paying homage to the emperor. One was Kornish (obeisance) — the palm of the right hand was placed upon the forehead, and the head was bent forward; another was taslim (salutation) — the back of the right hand was placed on the ground, and then raised gently till the person stood erect.
Under Shah Jahan these rituals were replaced with chahar taslim and zaminbos (kissing the ground).

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