Mughal administration under Akbar: What were the responsibilities of the Mir Bakshi? Context: Central departments (daftar) and the mansabdari system. Choose the most accurate description.

Difficulty: Easy

Head of military department: mansab/appointment recommendations, pay, and intelligence
Head of the imperial household (khalsa)
In charge of religious endowments only
Chief revenue assessor for land settlements

Correct Answer: Head of military department: mansab/appointment recommendations, pay, and intelligence

Explanation:

Given data

Concept/Approach
Identify the office overseeing mansabdars, their pay, and the intelligence network.

Reasoning
Mir Bakshi supervised military administration, recommended mansab appointments/promotions, managed pay, and oversaw intelligence.

Final Answer
Head of military department: mansab/appointment recommendations, pay, and intelligence

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