Q. Consider the structure of administration during the reign of Akbar:
  1. The Mir saman was the officer in charge of the royal Karkhanas.
  2. The Sadr-us Sudur was the head of the ecclesiastical department.
  3. Qazi-ul Quzzat was the head of the judiciary.
Which of the above statements are correct?

Answer: 1, 2 & 3
Notes: During the reign of Akbar, the Mir saman was responsible for overseeing the royal Karkhanas, which included tasks such as the purchase and storage of articles for the royal household. The Sadr-us Sudur was the head of the ecclesiastical department, and was responsible for protecting the laws of the shari'at and distributing charity. The Qazi-ul Quzzat was the head of the judiciary, responsible for administering the shariat law in both civil and criminal cases.
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