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UPSC 1997: 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
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (b) Mir Bakshi
Akbar reorganised the central government on Persian lines: the Mir Bakshi was the head of the military and intelligence department, maintaining the mansabdars’ rolls and issuing pay-orders. Diwan handled revenue/finance, Mir Saman supervised the royal household stores, and the simple title “Bakshi” was not a separate office. Hence option (b) Mir Bakshi is correct. ([aspireias.com](https://www.aspireias.com/upsc-general-study-10years-paper/1997))
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 1997, GS Paper 1, as Question 9. It falls under Medieval History > Mughal Empire.
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