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Question
Answer the following question briefly:
Who assisted the emperor in the administration of the empire? What were their responsibilities and functions?
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Solution
The emperor was assisted by a team of ministers and officials for the proper administration of the empire.
Their names and functions are as follows:
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- Wazir Dewan: He was the head of the revenue department.
- Mir Bakshi: He was the head of the military department and the paymaster of all mansabdars
- Chief Sadr or the Qazi: He was the chief judge.
- Mir saman: He was the supervisor of the royal household.
- Vakil: He was the head of the advisory board.
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