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    What was 'Diwan-i-Istihaq' in the Sultanate period?

    A Department of Pension Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Charity Department Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Agriculture Department Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D State Department Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    In the Sultanate period, 'Diwan-i-Istihaq' was a pension department established by Firoz Tughluq, its function was to give stipends to retired employees or to help the dependents of soldiers killed in military campaigns. 'Diwan-e-Khairat' was the charity department by Firoz Tughlaq. The 'Diwan-i-Amirkohi' was an agricultural department established by Muhammad bin Tughlaq. Diwan-i-Risalat was a foreign department. 

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