Q. With reference to the organization of the Mughal Government under Akbar, consider the following statements:
1.The Mughals established a clear separation between the military and civil departments at the central level, with the Mir Bakhshi heading both military recruitment and revenue collection.
2.Akbar reformed the office of the Wazir, deliberately creating the separate office of the Diwan-i-Kul to centralize all financial affairs and prevent the Wazir from accumulating absolute power.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Incorrect. The Mughal system separated finance/revenue (headed by the Diwan/Wazir) from the military (headed by the Mir Bakhshi). The Mir Bakhshi was responsible for military recruitment and muster but had no direct responsibility for revenue collection.
- Statement 2: Correct. Akbar consciously reduced the all-encompassing power of the old Wazir (Vakil) by establishing the Diwan-i-Kul (Chief Diwan) as the head of the revenue department. This separation of powers was a major characteristic of Akbar’s central administration.
