Q. Who among the following was the head of the military department under the reorganized central machinery of administration during Akbar’s reign? (UPSC Prelims 1997)
Answer: Mir Bakshi
Notes: The head of the military department under the reorganized central machinery of administration during Akbar’s reign was Mir Bakshi. The head of the military was called the Mir Bakshi, appointed from among the leading nobles of the court. The Mir Bakshi was in charge of intelligence gathering, and also made recommendations to the emperor for military appointments and promotions.