What did They Contribute?Knights contributed loyalty and fighting power to their lord, lady, or monarch they served.
Without the knights in the feudal system, there would be no designated warriors or fighters, and it would be very difficult for lords, ladies, or monarchs to amass an army to fight off enemies. Also, without their fighters, ordinary, untrained citizens would be sent off to war with no fighting experience.
What did They Receive?Monarchs received protection from other lords, ladies, or monarchs that would seek to kill them or their families. They also gained free living spaces and food.
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