The Mir Bakshi in the Mughal Empire was the head of the military department and acted as the chief paymaster. He also held the responsibility of supervising land revenue officials to ensure the financial stability of military assignments.

Was the Mir Bakshi the Paymaster of the whole army?

Yes, he was the chief paymaster, but he primarily managed the payments and land assignments of the higher-ranking Mansabdars.

D. Supervision of land revenue officials

Mughal Administrative Integration

UPSC Archival Analysis

Exam Year

2004

Evidence Source

Link

ID: MED_MUG_2004_96 Ref: Irfan Habib, The Agrarian System of Mughal India

Duty of Mir Bakshi: