History · Administration and Economy
UGC NET June 2012 History
In the Mughal system of administration, the Mir Bakhshi was
ACommander-in-chief of the Mughal army
BIn charge of the imperial mint
CMinister in charge of the treasury
DPaymaster general ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) Paymaster general — In the Mughal system the Mir Bakhshi was the paymaster general, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★In the Mughal system the Mir Bakhshi was the paymaster general, so that is the answer.
★He headed the military pay and accounts department of the empire.
★He maintained the muster rolls and verified the contingents of the mansabdars.
★He also recommended candidates for mansabs to the emperor.
★The Diwan, by contrast, was the head of revenue and finance.
★The Mir Bakhshi was thus central to the working of the mansabdari system.
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