Consider the following terms associated with Sher Shah’s administrative reforms: Term Meaning / Role 1. Diwan-i-Wizarat Central Department responsible for revenue and finance. 2. Diwan-i-Arz Central Department responsible for the upkeep and muster of the army. 3. Diwan-i-Rasalat Central Department responsible for foreign affairs and diplomatic correspondence. How many of the above pairs are correctly matched? |ForumIAS

[A] Only one pair

[B] Only two pairs

[C] All three pairs

[D] None of the pairs

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: Sher Shah Suri meticulously revived and improved the Delhi Sultanate’s central administrative structure:

Pair 1: Correct. Diwan-i-Wizarat was headed by the Wazir (Prime Minister), dealing with revenue.
Pair 2: Correct. Diwan-i-Arz was headed by the Ariz-i-Mamalik, responsible for the military establishment.
Pair 3: Correct. Diwan-i-Rasalat was headed by the Sadr-us-Sudur (or sometimes a Foreign Minister), dealing with foreign correspondence and religious grants.