Q. With reference to the administrative structure of the Mughal Empire, consider the following statements:
1.The Diwan-i-Kul was a council of ministers that assisted the Emperor in administration.
2.Mir Saman was responsible for religious affairs under the central administration.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation:
- The Diwan-i-Kul was indeed the central council of ministers under the Mughal Emperor. It included key officials like the Wazir (Prime Minister), Diwan (Finance), Mir Bakshi (Military), and others who advised and assisted in governance.
- Mir Saman was in charge of the royal household and karkhanas (imperial workshops and stores), not religious matters. The officer responsible for religious affairs was the Sadr-us-Sadur.
Source: NCERT and History Of Medieval India – NCERT (Satish Chandra)
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