Question

Who created the department of Diwan-i-Arz in Delhi Sultanate?

1. Balban
2. Iltutmish
3. Alauddin Khilji
4. Firoj Tughlaq

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Balban

The correct answer is ​Balban.

• Balban created the department of Diwan-i-Arz in Delhi Sultanate.

• Diwan-i-Arz
  • Diwan-i-Arz in Delhi Sultanate was established by Balban.
  • Diwan-i-Arz was essentially the Department of Military managed by Ariz-i-Mamalik.
  • He was accountable for the regulation and preservation of the royal army.

• Administration under the Sultanate:
  • It was also influenced by the Iranian system of administration.
  • The situation in India and Indian traditions was kept in mind during these systems.
  • Organs of the Government:
    • Diwan-i-Wizarat:
      • Department of revenue and finance headed by the Wazir.
    • Diwan-i-Arz:
      • Department of Military headed by Ariz-i-Mamalik.
    • Diwan-i- Insha:
      • Department of royal correspondence headed by Dabir-i-lnsha.
    • Diwan-i-Risalat:
      • Department of religious affairs headed by the chief Qazi.
    • Diwan-i-bandagan:
      • ​Diwan-i-bandagan (department of slaves) and Diwan-i-Khairat (charity department) was created by Firuz Shah Tughluq. 
    • Diwan-i-mustakharaj:
      • Diwan-i-mustakharaj  (to realise arrears) was created by Alauddin Khiiji. 
    • Diwan- i-kohi:
      • Diwan- i-kohi (department of agriculture) was created by Muhammad bin Tughluq.