HISTORY
MEDIAVAL INDIA
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Question
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Kotwal
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Bakhshi
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Wazir
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Diwan
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Detailed explanation-1: -The recruitment of soldiers for an Army and their control was the sole responsibility of the Bakhshi. He was appointed on the advice of the Mir Bakhshi who was the head of the military.
Detailed explanation-2: -Mir Bakshi: He was the head of Military affairs under the Mughal administration who looked over the recruitment of soldiers, entering their role in the Mansabdari system, and maintaining their ranks.
Detailed explanation-3: -Answer: It was the subedar who looked after the subas or the towns in Mughal Empire.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Mughal army had no regimental structure. In this system, a military officer worked for the government who was responsible for recruiting and maintaining his quota of horsemen. His rank was based on the horsemen he provided, which ranged from 10(the lowest), up to 5000. A prince had the rank of 25000.