Q. Consider the following statements regarding military administration in the Delhi Sultanate:
1.The Diwan-i-Arz, headed by the Ariz-i-Mumalik, was responsible for recruitment, discipline, and maintenance of the royal army.
2.The dagh and huliyah system were introduced by Muhammad bin Tughlaq to ensure better control over the army.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation:

  • The Diwan-i-Arz was indeed the department responsible for military affairs, and it was headed by the Ariz-i-Mumalik who handled recruitment, discipline, and the upkeep of royal troops.
  • The dagh (branding) and huliyah (description) system were introduced by Alauddin Khilji, not Muhammad bin Tughlaq. Firuz Tughlaq discontinued this system, whereas Muhammad Tughlaq continued it.

Source: NCERT and History Of Medieval India  – NCERT (Satish Chandra)


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