The 'Bahmani' sultanate had a special department for the enforcement of Islamic law called: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Bahmani' sultanate had a special department for the enforcement of Islamic law called:
A. Diwan-i-Qaza
B. Diwan-i-Insha
C. Diwan-i-Ishtiaq
D. Diwan-i-Arz
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Diwan-i-Qaza was the department of justice or religious law, headed by a chief Qazi.

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