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In the Mughal era, for example, court eunuchs held responsibilities such as guardians of the female quarters within the palace, administrators, military commanders, envoys, intelligence agents, collectors of land revenue, and managers of various business ventures.
Besides the political motive, the arbitrary changes also reflect a lack of professionalism. Little respect was shown for discipline and pedagogical requirements.