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The Diwan-i-Qaza: The Ministry of Justice

The Diwan-i-Qaza was the Ministry of Justice in the Delhi Sultanate. It was responsible for administering justice and enforcing the law. The Diwan-i-Qaza was headed by the Qazi-ul-Quzat, who was the chief judge of the Sultanate. He was assisted by a number of judges, who were known as qazis.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the name of the Ministry of Justice in the Delhi Sultanate?

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

Who was the head of the Diwan-i-Qaza?

  1. Sultan
  2. Wazir
  3. Qazi-ul-Quzat
  4. Mir Bakshi
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the role of the Qazi-ul-Quzat?

  1. To administer justice and enforce the law
  2. To collect taxes
  3. To command the army
  4. To manage the finances of the Sultanate
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who assisted the Qazi-ul-Quzat?

  1. Wazirs
  2. Mir Bakshis
  3. Qazis
  4. Sadrs
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the main function of the Diwan-i-Qaza?

  1. To administer justice and enforce the law
  2. To collect taxes
  3. To command the army
  4. To manage the finances of the Sultanate
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What types of cases did the Diwan-i-Qaza handle?

  1. Criminal cases
  2. Civil cases
  3. Both criminal and civil cases
  4. None of the above
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the basis of the law administered by the Diwan-i-Qaza?

  1. The Quran and the Sunnah
  2. The Hindu Shastras
  3. The customary law of the region
  4. All of the above
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How were judges appointed to the Diwan-i-Qaza?

  1. By the Sultan
  2. By the Qazi-ul-Quzat
  3. By the Wazir
  4. By the Mir Bakshi
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What were the qualifications for becoming a judge in the Diwan-i-Qaza?

  1. To be a Muslim
  2. To be a scholar of Islamic law
  3. To be of good character
  4. All of the above
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the procedure for resolving a case in the Diwan-i-Qaza?

  1. The plaintiff would file a complaint with the qazi
  2. The defendant would be summoned to court
  3. The qazi would hear evidence from both sides
  4. All of the above
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the punishment for a crime in the Delhi Sultanate?

  1. Fines
  2. Imprisonment
  3. Corporal punishment
  4. Death
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the role of the Diwan-i-Qaza in the administration of the Delhi Sultanate?

  1. To maintain law and order
  2. To protect the rights of the people
  3. To ensure justice for all
  4. All of the above
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How did the Diwan-i-Qaza contribute to the success of the Delhi Sultanate?

  1. It helped to maintain law and order
  2. It protected the rights of the people
  3. It ensured justice for all
  4. All of the above
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are some of the challenges that the Diwan-i-Qaza faced?

  1. Corruption
  2. Inefficiency
  3. Lack of resources
  4. All of the above
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How did the Diwan-i-Qaza evolve over time?

  1. It became more centralized
  2. It became more decentralized
  3. It became more efficient
  4. It became more corrupt
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