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.

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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?

  1. Diwan-i-Arz
  2. Diwan-i-Insha
  3. Diwan-i-Wizarat
  4. Diwan-i-Qaza
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who headed the Diwan-i-Insha?

  1. Wazir
  2. Qazi
  3. Mir Bakshi
  4. Diwan-i-Insha
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What were the primary responsibilities of the Diwan-i-Insha?

  1. Maintaining financial records
  2. Administering justice
  3. Leading military campaigns
  4. 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?

  1. Sanskrit
  2. Arabic
  3. Persian
  4. Urdu
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the significance of the Diwan-i-Insha in the administration of the Delhi Sultanate?

  1. It facilitated communication between the Sultan and his subjects
  2. It ensured the smooth functioning of the government
  3. It maintained law and order in the Sultanate
  4. It promoted trade and commerce