UPSC History Delhi Sultnat (Gulam, Khilji, Tughlak, Sayyed, Lodhi) Question Bank Delhi Sultanate / Chandelas / Others

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    Which one of the following represented the royal secretariat during the Sultanate period?

    A)  Diwan-i-Arz                  

    B)  Diwan-i-Insha               

    C)  Diwan-i-Wizarat            

    D)  Diwan-i-Barid

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

     Diwan-i-Arz: was the next to wazir, and was the controller general of military. He recruited the troops and maintains the army men and horses. Diwan-i-Insha: He was royal Secretariat and in charge of the royal correspondence and ranked third in the administrative structure. Diwan-i-Wizarat: He was the head of the finance department, by regulating the revenue settlement, fixing the taxes and controlling the expenses of the empire. Diwan-i-Barid: They were the Post and Intelligence officers.


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