Town and port administration of the Mughals

The Mughal Empire, a dominant force in India from the 16th to the 18th century, established a comprehensive administrative system to govern its extensive territories. Among the various administrative units, the town and port administration played a vital role. This administrative structure was responsible for overseeing the management of towns and ports under Mughal control. Its primary functions encompassed trade facilitation, taxation, security enforcement, and public service provision within these areas. The town and port administration played a pivotal role in fostering commerce, collecting revenues, maintaining law and order, and ensuring efficient governance throughout the Mughal Empire.