History · Medieval Indian History

Which of the following best explains the reason why Qandahar was held to be strategically important for the Mughal Empire?

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1It provided direct naval access to the Red Sea for Mughal expeditions.
2It controlled key land routes between Kabul and Herat and acted as a fortified military outpost against northwestern invasions.✓
3It was a crucial trade hub connecting the Arabian Sea with the Persian Gulf.
4It served as a religious pilgrimage center linking India with Central Asian Sufi shrines.

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It controlled key land routes between Kabul and Herat and acted as a fortified military outpost against northwestern invasions.

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