History · Administration and Economy
UGC NET December 2014 History
The head of the royal intelligence service under the administration of Alauddin Khilji was called:
ADiwan-i-riyasat
BBarid-i-mamalik ✓ Correct
CShahna-i-mandi
DAriz-i-mamalik
Correct answer: (B) Barid-i-mamalik — The head of the royal intelligence service was called the Barid-i-mamalik, so the answer is the Barid-i-mamalik.
Explanation
★The head of the royal intelligence service was called the Barid-i-mamalik, so the answer is the Barid-i-mamalik.
★He kept the Sultan informed of events across the realm.
★Alauddin Khilji built a strong system of news-writers and spies.
★This helped him keep tight control over his nobles and officers.
★The Shahna-i-mandi, by contrast, was the head of market control.
★The Ariz-i-mamalik was the head of the military department.
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