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Correct Answer: Option (B) — Mir Bakshi
Concept & Option Breakdown
Standard Reference VerifiedUnder Akbar's administrative system, the Mir Bakshi was the head of the imperial military department. He was responsible for the recruitment, maintenance of muster rolls, assignment of mansabs, branding of horses (Dagh system), and verification of troops before salary disbursements by the Diwan.
Diwan headed Finance/Revenue, Mir Saman managed the Imperial Household/Karkhanas, Bakshi was the provincial counterpart, while Mir Bakshi was the central head.
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