Question

Who was the head of the State News Agency in Delhi Sultanate?
1. Wazir
2. Barid-i Mamalik
3. Diwan-i- Insha
4. Wakil - i - Dar

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Barid-i Mamalik

Delhi Sultanate was the Persian-speaking dynasties of Turkic and Afghan origin, which were controlling India from 1210 to 1526.

OFFICERS	DUTY PERFORMED
Wazir	Chief Minister; in charge of revenue & finances.
Barid-i Mamalik	Head of the state news agency
Diwan-i- insha	In-charge of the royal correspondence
Wakil-i-Dar	Controller of Royal household

 

Hence, the correct answer is Barid-i-Mamalik.

1. Many of the dynasties ruled from Delhi. This includes the Slave dynasty (1206-90), the Khilji dynasty (1290-1320), the Tughlaq dynasty (1320-1413), the Sayyid dynasty (1414-51), and the Lodi dynasty (1451-1526). Later on, after India fell to the Mughals.
2. Delhi Sultanate declined because of the following reasons:

• Weak system of government
• Invasion of Taimur
• Lack of clear cut succession policy
• Ibrahim Lodi was a foolish emperor
• Greed for wealth and luxury among  nobles

      3.  Delhi Sultanate was established in Northern India under Qutb-ud-din Aibak, who founded the Delhi Sultanate in 1206 under the Mamluk dynasty. 

• Barid-i-mamalik was the head of the intelligence and news gatherings.
• He was the head of the central office
• His agents sent in reports from all over the country.
• This system was of great importance in controlling local governments.