The head of the military department under the reorganised central machinery of administration during Akbar’s r

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The head of the military department under the reorganised central machinery of administration during Akbar’s reign was

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The correct answer is B, Mir Bakshi.

Under Akbars administrative reforms, the Mir Bakshi was the head of the military department. His primary responsibilities included the recruitment of soldiers, maintenance of the mansabdari system, inspection of horses, and the preparation of muster rolls. While he managed military administration and pay, he was not the commander in chief of the entire army, as that position was held by the Emperor himself.

The other options are incorrect because:
The Diwan was the head of the revenue and finance department.
The Mir Saman was in charge of the royal household and imperial workshops or karkhanas.
Bakshi was a general term for a paymaster, but the Mir Bakshi was the specific head of the central military department.

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Diwan

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Mir Bakshi

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Mir Saman

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Bakshi

The head of the military department under the reorganised central machinery of administration during Akbar’s reign was

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