write about central administrative official and its functions and administrative division of the mughal empire
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Mughal Administration: Key Features & Structure
The mughal empire was divided into Subas which were further subdivided into Sarkar,Pargana, and Gram. There were 15 Subas (provinces) durng Akbar's reigns, which later increased to 20 under the Auranzeb's reign.
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The mughal empire was divided into "Subas" which were further subdivided into "Sarkar","Pargana", and "Gram". There were 15 Subas (provinces) durng Akbar's reigns, which later increased to 20 under the Auranzeb's reign. The Akbar introduced the Mansabdari system. The term "Mansab" indicates the rank of the holder. Mansabdari was both civil and military. During Mughal administration there were 3 methods of revenue collection i.e. Kankut, Rai And Zabti.
Establishing a firm rule in Indian Subcontinent for nearly 200 years, the Mughals built an Empire with not only great political might but also a firm administrative setup that provided strength for a smooth functioning. From the centralization of power to creating conducive conditions for economic and cultural growth, the Mughals looked at administrative matters with great seriousness and precision.
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Central the average prices from the last ten years were calculated. One-third of the average was the share of the state that was mentioned in cash.
Land revenue was fixed considering both, continuity and productivity of cultivation. Polaj (land continually cultivated), parauti (fallow lands for an year) paid full prices when under cultivation.
After assessing land revenue in kind, value was converted into cash using price list or dastur-ul-amal, prepared at regional level for various food crops.
The empire was divided into numerous regions-dastur, at pargana level, that had similar productivity. The government provided the