Administrative and Economic Systems of the Mughal Empire: A Historical Analysis of Governance and Revenue Policies

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  • Mohammad Zia Roshangar Assistant professor of the philosophy Department, University of Bamyan, Afghanistan
  • Mohammad Reza Akbari Assistant professor of the Sociology Department, University of Bamyan, Afghanistan
  • Shirali Samimi Associate professor of the History Department, University of Bamyan, Afghanistan https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7862-5786
https://doi.org/10.55559/sjahss.v3i7.368

Keywords:

Mughal, revenue, Zabt, Babur, Akbar, Aurangzeb, Zamindari

Abstract

The Mughal Dynasty commenced in 1526, led by the esteemed Babur, who is renowned as the pioneer and founder of Indian civilization through the process of unification. Due to its vast territorial reach from Kabul to Bengal, with natural boundaries such as the Arabian Sea and Himalayas, this dynasty was able to establish sophisticated formal institutions that surpassed those of other empires worldwide at that time. This study examines the complex governance system of The Mughal Empire, with a focus on the reigns of Babur, Humayun, Akbar, and Aurangzeb. Abul-Fazl Ibn Mubarak, a prominent historian during Akbar's reign, elucidated the Mughals' adoption of the dual strategies of 'JahanBani' (state maintenance) and 'Jahangiri' (imperial expansion). The article also examines Akbar's reforms in land revenue systems, which aimed to provide uniformity and economic stability in order to sustain the Empire's prosperity. The inclusion of women in the Mughal court is examined to highlight their cultural, political, and social achievements. This examination thoroughly explores the functioning of the Mughal administration and how it effectively maintained the empire's supremacy.

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Roshangar, M. Z., Akbari, M. R., & Samimi, S. (2024). Administrative and Economic Systems of the Mughal Empire: A Historical Analysis of Governance and Revenue Policies. Sprin Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, 3(7), 12–16. https://doi.org/10.55559/sjahss.v3i7.368

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Vol. 3 No. 7 (2024): Volume 03 Issue 07, July 2024

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