I believe the answer is D :)
The answer to this question is <span>specialties.
Companies with effective specialties will always become the go to place for the market for a product within a certain niche.
For example, despite of its various form of products, Coca cola's specialty has always been its soda beverages ever since the company was established.</span>
Answer: Castles could serve as a centre for local government, administration and justice. They were also used by powerful lords to display their wealth and power through lavish architectural styles and decoration.
Can't answer without the text.