OVERVIEW
In this topic, we will discuss the Mughal Empire which ruled the Indian subcontinent from the early 16th century to the mid-19th century in which there were complex administrative systems. So, here we are going to understand these complex administrative system which includes, revenue collection, military organization, and governance. Let us understand some key aspects of the Mughal empire in brief.
REVENUE SYSTEM
The Mughal Empire revenue system was known as Zabt or Ain-i-Dahsala. This system was based on the purpose of measurement of land and its productivity through which the revenue was decided. The empire conducted surveys and land revenue assessments on the fertility of land types of crops etc. The revenue was fixed based on estimated agricultural produce.
MUGHAL EMPIRE MANSABDARI SYSTEM
The mansabdari system was a unique military administrative structure that was introduced by the emperor Akbar. In this system, the military, and civil administration were ranked based on their military capabilities through which they get ranked, or mansab. The rank was denoted as zat and the level of pay was sawar that the officer maintained.
MUGHAL ADMINISTRATION
The Mughal Empire was advised by a complex bureaucracy in which various ministers and officials engaged in managing different aspects of governance. The whole empire was divided into provisions which were maintained by the Subas and each governed officials of the provinces were appointed by the king, or ruler of the empire. The subedars were responsible for collecting taxes, maintaining law and order, etc.
LOCAL ADMINISTRATION
The Mughal Empire holds decentralization of power in local government. The provinces were also subdivided into districts or sakars each district was administered by faujdars. The faujdars were responsible for collecting taxes and overseeing issues related to administration. They were assisted by the local officers who were known as qazi, and kotwal, patwari.
CONCLUSION
At the end of this topic, we can conclude here that the Mughal Empire administration was established with both centralized and decentralized power, in which there was a strong emphasis on military organization, revenue collection, efficient governance, etc.
