Q. The head of the military department under the reorganised central machinery of administration during Akbar’s reign was
(a) Diwan
(b) Mir Bakshi
(c) Mir Saman
(d) Bakshi
Ans: (b) Mir Bakshi
Explanation: The correct answer is (b) Mir Bakshi.
During Akbar’s reign, the head of the military department under the reorganized central machinery of administration was the Mir Bakshi. The Mir Bakshi held a high-ranking position in the Mughal administration and was responsible for overseeing the military affairs of the empire. The position was similar to the modern-day role of a military secretary or commander-in-chief.
The Mir Bakshi had various responsibilities, including maintaining records of the soldiers (military accounts), organizing military campaigns, supervising the recruitment and promotion of soldiers, and managing the payment of salaries and allowances to the military personnel. The Mir Bakshi played a vital role in the smooth functioning of the Mughal military and ensuring the efficiency and discipline of the troops.
