History · Administration and Economy
UGC NET June 2014 History
Who among the following used to look after the army during the Sultanate period?
ANaib
BWazir
CQazi
DAriz-i-Mamalik ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) Ariz-i-Mamalik — The army was looked after by the Ariz-i-Mamalik, so the answer is the Ariz-i-Mamalik.
Explanation
★The army was looked after by the Ariz-i-Mamalik, so the answer is the Ariz-i-Mamalik.
★He was the head of the military department of the Sultanate.
★The department of the Diwan-i-Arz was founded by Balban.
★Its work was to keep records of the soldiers and their horses.
★It also handled recruitment, pay and the muster of troops.
★This office was vital for the strength of the Sultanate army.
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