While relations between Muslims and India's other religions were syncretic, in that they co-existed but remained largely separate, the political and social systems created by the Mughals were in many respects a successful example of the _________ of an "extraction state" and several centuries of ruling more settled areas.

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The correct term is "synthesis," which refers to the combination or integration of different elements. In this context, it describes how the Mughal Empire successfully merged the concept of an "extraction state" with its governance over settled areas, creating a unique political and social system.

While Relations Between Muslims and India's Other Religions Were Syncretic