administrative setup of Akbar in points
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Though Akbar adopted Sher Shah's administrative system, he did not find it that much beneficial hence he had started his own administrative system. Akbar introduced a new land measurement system (known as the zabti system) covering from Lahore to Allahabad, including Malwa and Gujarat
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Central Administration: Akbar was the overall in-charge of the central government. All the executive, judicial and legislative powers of the state were combined in him. There were no limitations on his despotism and his word was law.
Provincial Administration: Akbar divided his vast empire into fifteen (15) Subas or provinces. In each suba or province there was a Subedar, a Diwan, a Bakshi, a Sadar, a Qazi, a Kotwal, a Mir Bahr and Waqa-i-Nawis.
Military Administration: Akbar paid much attention towards the organization, equipment and discipline of the army. For efficient military administration he introduced a new system known as the Mansabdari System.
Land Revenue Administration: Land Revenue was the chief sources of income of the Government. So, Akbar paid special attention towards the organization of the land revenue administration. With the help of his Diwan (Revenue Minister), Raja Todar Mal, Akbar introduced many reforms in his revenue department.
Judicial Administration or Judicial Reforms: Akbar introduced various reforms in the administration of justice. Before him almost all the cases were decided according to the Islamic law.
Social Reforms: Akbar had the welfare of his people always in his mind. He had taken several measures to improve the general condition of his subjects.