Vakil of Mughal Empire

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The '''Vakil of Mughal Empire''' (}}), offically the '''Vakil of Sultanate''' (}}, literally: "Representative of Emperor"), was an exalted office in [[Mughal Administration|Mughal administration]], first in ministerial hierarchy and only next to [[Mughal Emperor]].<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (given 1, expected 2)</ref> The office remained in existence from the reign of first Emperor [[Babur]] to the reign of fifth Emperor [[Shah Jahan]] for almost one hundred and twenty five years. Vakil also acted as [[regent]] in case of emperor's minor age or illness or absence. The title given to Vakil was '''[[Grand Vizer]]'''.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (given 1, expected 2)</ref>

The degree of powers of vakil's office varied from era to era. However vakil required Emperor's approval in each and every decision. During era of Babur and [[Humayun]], it had the powers of [[prime minister]] while during early era of [[Akbar]], [[Bairam Khan|Vakil Bairam Khan]] acted as regent and ruled on the behalf of Emperor. In 1564, Akbar revived the office of vakil and didn't give him the responsibilities of finance department.<ref name=":0" /> In reign of [[Jahangir]], the office of imperial diwan gained prominance and ultimately during Shah Jahan's regime, the office of vakil was abolished.<ref name=":0"></ref>

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[[Category:Mughal Empire]]
[[Category:Mughal nobility]]

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