What are the major features of Mughal administration of akbar
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Akbar was an enlightened and successful administrator. It goes to the credit of Akbar that the subsequent Mughal rulers followed in principle the administrative policy developed by him.
Babur and Humayun had little time to take any initiative in formulating any administrative policy worth the name.
Akbar’s ideal of Kingship. According to him, “Upon the conduct of a monarch depends the efficiency of any course of action. His gratitude to God should be shown in just government and due recognition of merit.”
Akbar was the centre of all powers—civil, judicial, military and religious. He was the Supreme Commander of the army. He established a centralized administration. All appointments, promotions or dismissals depended on his decision and orders. Usually he ruled according to Shariat (Islamic Law).
Akbar’s day started with his appearance at the Jharokha (balcony) of the palace. A large number of people assembled below the balcony, presented their petitions to the emperor, besides having a fortunate glimpse of their emperor.The petitions were promptly attended to on the spot or later in the open hall of public audience (Diwan-i-am). Special consultation with the ministers and nobles were held at the hall of Special Audience (Diwan-i-khas).