History • Medieval IndiaHard
During the Mughal period, the royal mint was supervised by an official who held which of the following designations?
A. Darogha-i-Dak
B. Darogha-i-Taksal✓ Correct Answer
C. Mustaufi
D. Mushrif
💡 Solution & Explanation
During the Mughal administration, the official responsible for supervising the imperial minting house was designated as the Darogha-i-Taksal, whereas other officials managed postal communications or financial accounts. Mint superintendence required strict integrity to maintain coin purity and weight standards. Administrative terminology from the Mughal era frequently appears in history sections.
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