Delhi Sultanate: Administration

Total Questions: 28

21. With reference to medieval India, which one of the following is the correct sequence in ascending order in terms of size ? [I.A.S. (Pre) 2021]

Correct Answer: (a) Paragana - Sarkar - Suba
Solution:With reference to medieval India, entire empire was divded into Suba (province). 'Subedar' was head of administration of Suba. For better administration, every Suba was divided into smaller units called Sarkar whose head was 'Fauzdar'. Every Sarkar was further divided into 'Pargana' or 'Mahal'. Shiqdar was head of this unit.

There were villages under Pargana which were called 'Mavada' or 'Decha'. 'Nagla' were small colonies under Mavada. During the reign of Shahjahan another unit was formed between Pargana and Sarkar called 'Chakla' under which few Pargana came. Hence with reference to medieval India, the correct sequence in ascending order in terms of size is-Pargana-Sarkar-Suba.

22. Who created the department of Diwan-i-Arz in Delhi Sultanate ? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2018]

Correct Answer: (a) Balban
Solution:Balban (1266-1286 CE) was undoubtedly one of the main architects of the Delhi sultanate, particularly of its form of government and institutions. He separated Diwan-i-wizarat (Finance Department) and created a new Department Diwan-i-Arz (Military Department). He then reorganised the Diwan-i-Arz and deployed the army in different parts of the kingdom to put down the rebellion.

23. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched : [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2008]

Correct Answer: (d) Diwan-i-Riyasat - Balban
Solution:Rulers who established new administrative department mentioned in the options are as follows -
DepartmentRulerRole or Function
Diwan-i-MushtakkharajAlauddin KhaljiRevenue Department
Diwan-i-Amir-i-KohiMuhammad-bin TughluqAgriculture Department
Diwan-i-KhairatFiruz TughluqDepartment of Charity
Diwan-i-RiyasatAlauddin KhaljiMarket Control Department

24. Which of the following pairs is correctly matched ? [I.A.S. (Pre) 2001]

Correct Answer: (a) Dewan-i-Bandagan - Firuz Shah Tughluq
Solution:Diwan-i-Bandagan was established by Firuz Shah Tughluq This department dealt with slaves. A new department Diwan-i-Mustakhiraj was established by Alaudddin Khalji to deal with corruption and loot from the revenue system. Muhammad-Bin-Tughluq created department 'Diwan-i-Amir-i- Kohi for agrarian development. Diwan-i-Arz (Military Department) was created by Balban.

25. During Sultanate period, 'Diwan-i-Amir-Kohi' was related with which of the following ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2017]

Correct Answer: (c) Agriculture
Solution:Muhammad bin Tughlaq introduced the department of Diwan-i-Amir-i-Kohi for the development of Agriculture. The purpose of the department was to provide direct aid to farmers so to bring more lands under agriculture.

26. Which ruler established 'Diwan-i-Amir-Kohi' department ? [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2017]

Correct Answer: (c) Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq
Solution:Muhammad bin Tughlaq introduced the department of Diwan-i-Amir-i-Kohi for the development of Agriculture. The purpose of the department was to provide direct aid to farmers so to bring more lands under agriculture.

27. Match List-I and List-II and choose your answer from the codes given below : [R.A.S/R.T.S.(Pre) 2013]

List-IList-II
A. Diwan-i-Arz1. Dealt with religious matters
B. Diwan-i-Risalat2. Dealt with state's correspondence
C. Diwan-i-Insha3. Dealt with Finance Department
D. Diwan-i-Wizarat4. Dealt with Military Department

Code :

ABCD
(a)1342
(b)2413
(c)3214
(d)4123
Correct Answer: (d)
Solution:The correctly matched departments and their activities are as follows:
List-IList-II
Diwan-i-ArzDealt with Military department
Diwan-i-RisalatDealt with religious issues/matters related to foreign matters
Diwan-i-InshaDealt with State correspondence
Diwan-i-WizaratDealt with financial matters

28. 'Diwan-E-Arj' department was associated with : [60th to 62nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (c) Defence
Solution:
List-IList-II
Diwan-i-ArzDealt with Military department
Diwan-i-RisalatDealt with religious issues/matters related to foreign matters
Diwan-i-InshaDealt with State correspondence
Diwan-i-WizaratDealt with financial matters