Which minister looked after the finances in the Mughal Empire?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Diwan-i-Ala
Besides the mir bakhshi (paymaster general), the two other important ministers at the centre were the diwan-i ala (finance minister) and the sadr-us sudur.
Note: This question is taken from the chapter ‘Kings and Chronicles’ which was there in the pre-rationalised NCERT and has been deleted from subsequent editions of NCERT, including the NCERT book (2026-27).
NCERT: Themes in Indian History Part II — Chapter 9: Kings and Chronicles (Pre-rationalised)
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