Mughal Administrative Records and Documentation System

The Mughal administrative records and documentation system was highly developed, extensive, and centralized. The elaborate system was essential for maintaining control over a vast, diverse empire, collecting revenue, managing the military, and documenting royal decisions. Persian was the official court language for administrative records.

Key Officials and Their Documentation

  • Diwan (Finance Minister): The Diwan was the head of the revenue department and oversaw all financial transactions. Their seal was necessary to validate any official paper involving revenue.
  • Jama-Dami: A record indicating the assessed income of various areas.
  • Roznamcha: Daily registers maintained by the provincial diwan to record deposits in the royal treasury.
  • Awarja: ....
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