Q. Match the following Central Administrative Officials of the Delhi Sultanate with their principal function:
OfficialFunction
I.Ariz-i-Mamalik1. Head of the Military Department
II.Mustaufi-i-Mamalik2. Auditor General (Central Accountant)
III.Amir-i-Akhur3. Officer-in-Charge of the Royal Stables
IV.Dabir-i-Khas4. Head of the Department of Royal Correspondence
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation:
- Ariz-i-Mamalik: Correct. The head of the Diwan-i-Arz, the Military Department, responsible for recruitment, review, and supplies.
- Mustaufi-i-Mamalik: Correct. The Auditor General, tasked with auditing the expenses and accounts of the state. (The Mushrif-i-Mamalik was the Accountant General, recording income and expenditure).
- Amir-i-Akhur: Correct. An important court position, the officer commanding the Royal Horses/Stables. (The position of Amir-i-Hajib was Head of Royal Court Protocol).
- Dabir-i-Khas: Correct. The head of the Diwan-i-Insha, the Department of Royal Correspondence, ensuring proper drafting and dispatch of royal orders.
