Delhi Sultanate Administrative Departments
Test your knowledge on the various departments of the Delhi Sultanate administration, including Diwan-i-Insha, Diwan-i-Wizarat, Diwan-i-Qaza, Diwan-i-Amir-i-Kohi, and Diwan-i-Mazalim.
Questions
Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
Which department was responsible for drafting and issuing royal decrees, orders, and other official documents during the Delhi Sultanate?
- Diwan-i-Arz
- Diwan-i-Insha
- Diwan-i-Wizarat
- Diwan-i-Qaza
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
Who headed the Diwan-i-Insha?
- Wazir
- Qazi
- Mir Bakshi
- Diwan-i-Insha
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What were the primary responsibilities of the Diwan-i-Insha?
- Maintaining financial records
- Administering justice
- Leading military campaigns
- Drafting and issuing official documents
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
Which language was primarily used in the official documents drafted by the Diwan-i-Insha?
- Sanskrit
- Arabic
- Persian
- Urdu
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What was the significance of the Diwan-i-Insha in the administration of the Delhi Sultanate?
- It facilitated communication between the Sultan and his subjects
- It ensured the smooth functioning of the government
- It maintained law and order in the Sultanate
- It promoted trade and commerce