Todar Mal
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This article is about finance minister of Akbar. For the Jain scholar, see Pandit Todarmal.
Raja Todar Mal (1 January 1500 – 8 November 1589) was an Indian minister, economist,[1] and military commander who served as the Finance Minister (Diwan-i-Ashraff) of the Mughal empire during the reign of Akbar I. He was also the Vakil-us-Sultanat (Counsellor of the Empire) and Joint Wazir. He was one of the premier nobles in the Mughal Empire and was a Mansabdar of 4000. He was one of the Navaratnas in Akbar's court. Under Todar Mal, there were 15 other Dewans nominated for 15 Subahs of Akbar.
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Quick Facts Diwan-i-Wazarat of the Mughal Empire, Monarch ...
Todar Mal | |
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Diwan-i-Wazarat of the Mughal Empire | |
In office 1560 – 1589 | |
Monarch | Akbar I |
Preceded by | Khwaja Malik I'timad Khan |
Succeeded by | Kalyan Das |
Personal details | |
Born | 1 January 1500 Laharpur, Delhi Sultanate (present-day Uttar Pradesh, India) |
Died | (1589-11-08)8 November 1589 (aged 89) Lahore, Lahore Shubah, Mughal Empire (present-day Punjab, Pakistan) |
Religion | Hinduism |
Military career | |
Allegiance | Mughal Empire |
Service | Mughal Army |
Years of service | 1560–1589 |
Rank | Mansabdar |
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