Consider the following statements regarding Mughal administration:

The head of the military department was called the mir bakhshi.

The diwan was responsible for all income and expenditure, and held control over khalisa, jagir and inam lands.

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The head of the military department was called the mir bakhshi. Mir Bakshi was in charge of intelligence gathering, and also made recommendations to the emperor for military appointments and promotions.
The diwan was responsible for all income and expenditure, and held control over khalisa, jagir and inam lands. The head of the branches of the revenue department was also called Diwan, for example, Diwan-i-Tan. The head of the revenue department of the suba or provinces was also known as Diwan.

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Both 1 and 2

The head of the military department was called the mir bakhshi. Mir Bakshi was in charge of intelligence gathering, and also made recommendations to the emperor for military appointments and promotions.
The diwan was responsible for all income and expenditure, and held control over khalisa, jagir and inam lands. The head of the branches of the revenue department was also called Diwan, for example, Diwan-i-Tan. The head of the revenue department of the suba or provinces was also known as Diwan.

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