The 'Diwan-i-Bandagan' was a department dealing with: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Diwan-i-Bandagan' was a department dealing with:
A. Foreign affairs
B. Religious endowments
C. Finance
D. Slaves
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Diwan-i-Bandagan was the department of slaves in the Delhi Sultanate.

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The dynamic administrative system 'Ashta Pradhan', created by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, featured a prime minister position known as the:
A. Amatya
B. Senapati
C. Sumant
D. Peshwa

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The 'Peshwa' (or Mukhya Pradhan) served as the prime minister in Shivaji's council of eight, responsible for supervising general state administration and stepping in for the king during crises.

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The Suhrawardi order of Sufism, which unlike the Chishtis accepted state patronage and wealth, was established in India primarily by:
A. Bahauddin Zakariya
B. Nizamuddin Auliya
C. Baba Farid
D. Khwaja Muinuddin

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Sheikh Bahauddin Zakariya settled in Multan and popularized the Suhrawardi Silsilah in India, actively engaging with political figures and holding large estates.

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The independent state of Hyderabad was formally established in 1724 CE by which prominent Mughal wazir who grew frustrated with court politics?
A. Zulfiqar Khan
B. Husain Ali Khan
C. Mubariz Khan
D. Nizam-ul-Mulk Asaf Jah

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Mir Qamar-ud-din Khan, titled Nizam-ul-Mulk Asaf Jah, left the Mughal court, defeated Mubariz Khan at the Battle of Shakar Kheda, and founded the Asaf Jahi dynasty of Hyderabad.

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