Mughal Administration c14.s2.2

c14.s2.2

“In Iran and Turan, where only one treasurer is appointed, the accounts are in a confused state; but here in India, the amount of the revenues is so great, and the business so multifarious that twelve treasuries are necessary for storing the money in,—nine for the different kinds of cash payments, and three for precious stones, gold, and inlaid jewellery. ......A separate treasurer was appointed for the tribute (*peshkash*) receipts, another for receiving heirless property (*bait-ul-mal*), another for *nazar* receipts, *i.e.*, presents, and another for the monies expended in weighing the royal person and for charitable donations.” (*Ain*, i. 14.)