Hayat Ashraf

Under the reign of Akbar the Great, the Mughal Empire witnessed significant administrative reforms and the establishment of a centralized state. Here's an overview of the state and government structure during Akbar's rule: 1. Central Administration: Akbar's central administration was based on a well-organized bureaucracy that efficiently governed the empire. The central administration consisted of various departments responsible for specific aspects of governance, such as finance, justice, military affairs, and intelligence. Key officials included the Wazir (chief minister), Diwan (finance minister), Mir Bakshi (military commander), and the Chief Qazi (chief judge). 2. Mansabdari System: Akbar introduced the Mansabdari system, which was a system of military ranking and administrative hierarchy. Under this system, every noble or officer, known as a Mansabdar, was assigned a rank or Mansab. The Mansabdars were given land revenue assignments as their salary, and their ranks de...