Explanation: The Mir Bakshi was also the head of the intelligence and information agencies of the empire.

• Barids (intelligence officers) and Waqia-navis (news reporters) were posted to all the parts of the empire.
• Their reports were presented to the emperor at the court through Mir Bakshi.
• He kept a strict watch over proper maintenance of the sanctioned size of armed contingents and war equipage by the mansabdars.

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT