they were given land
Equality.
Vassalage is the relationship between the feudal lord and his vassal. Kings had higher lords as vassals, and higher lords had lower lords as vassals. The practice was called subinfeudation.
During the middle ages most societies operated under some form of feudal system.
Lord granted fief to a vassal for military protection and other goods. :)
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The relationship between a vassal and the church was the same as the relationship between any other secular person and the church. The vassal was part of the feudal hierarchy, and the church had a separate hierarchy.
Vassals
The lords promised to give their vassals protection and fiefs, or estates.
The vassals helped by keeping control of the armies and having the Kings reward them with land.
Yes, vassals can have children. Their children may inherit their titles and lands, continuing the family's lineage and influence within the feudal system.
they were valuable in case prtection was needed