Question

    Consider the following statements: 1. Balban

    created a separate military department or diwan-i-arz. 2. Ariz-i-mamlik was the commander-inchief of the armed forces under Delhi Sultanate. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 
    A 1 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Both 1 and 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Balban was the first sultan who created a separate department diwani-iarz under Ariz-i-mamlik. And, Ariz-i-mamlik was not the commander-in-chief of the armed forces as  the sultan himself was the commander-in-chief.

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