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History • Medieval IndiaEasy

The administrative official known as 'Mir Bakshi' in the Mughal central administration was primarily responsible for:

A. Managing imperial treasury and revenue accounts
B. Supervising the military department, mansabdari rolls, and intelligence✓ Correct Answer
C. Drafting royal farmans and corresponding with foreign courts
D. Presiding over judicial matters and Islamic laws as chief qazi

💡 Solution & Explanation

The Mir Bakshi served as the head of the military and intelligence departments in the Mughal administration, managing mansabdari rolls and military appointments. Revenue accounts were managed by the Diwan, while judicial matters fell under the chief qazi. All imperial military orders required endorsement through the office of the Mir Bakshi.

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