Why was it so important for a knight to take a vow of loyalty to his lord?

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Ikkentim · Answer 1 · 2021-11-24T02:20:06+0000

It was important for a knight to take a vow of loyalty to his lord in order to ensure fidelity to that lord. Often, a knight would receive a fief (plot of land) in exchange for his vow. This was the basis of the feudal system.

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