Whose administration became a model that was followed by Akbar when he consolidated the Mughal Empire?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Sher Shah Suri.
- Akbar complied with Sher Shah Suri's rules and regulations.
- Sher Shah Suri was the founder of the Suri Empire in India.
- He introduced the currency of the Rupee.
- Sher Shah of Sur took control of the Mughal Empire in 1540.
- His reorganization of the empire laid the foundations for the later Mughal emperors, notably Akbar, son of Humayun.
- Sher Shah Suri's administration:
- He organized an excellent administrative system.
- The king was aided by four important ministers.
- Diwan-i-Wizarat or Wazir - in charge of Revenue and Finance
- Diwan-i-Ariz - in charge of the Army
- Diwan-i-Rasalat - Foreign Minister
- Diwan-i-Insha - Minister for Communications