UPSC Prelims Marathon 27 May – Delhi Sultanate( Part-II) – 2025

With reference to the military and administrative policies of Sultan Balban, consider the following statements:
1.Balban reorganized the military department known as the Diwan-i-Arz and removed unfit soldiers from service.
2.To suppress internal rebellion and crime, Balban cleared forests and enslaved rebellious villagers in regions like the Doab and Katihar.
3.Balban followed a conciliatory approach of compromise and alliances to deal with the Mongol threat and internal rebellions.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the administrative system of the Delhi Sultanate under the Ilbari Turks, consider the following statements:
1.The Sultan was the supreme authority with control over military, administrative, and legal matters.
2.High-ranking administrative posts were mostly reserved for scholars and religious leaders.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to financial administration under the Delhi Sultanate, consider the following statements:
1.Mustaufi-i-Mumalik functioned as the Auditor General and was responsible for supervising state expenditure.
2.Mushrif-i-Mumalik was in charge of disbursing salaries to military officers.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to specialized departments introduced by various Delhi Sultanate rulers, consider the following statements:
1.The Diwan-i-Waqoof was introduced by Jalaluddin Khalji to separately supervise state expenditure.
2.The Diwan-i-Amir Kohi was established by Alauddin Khalji to monitor the pricing of agricultural produce.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to literature during the Delhi Sultanate period, consider the following statements:
1.Zia Nakshabi translated Sanskrit stories into Persian, including Tutinama.
2.Nusrat Shah of Bengal translated the Mahabharata into Persian during Akbar’s time.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?