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DEPARTMENTS OF DELHI SULTANATE FROM 13th to the 16th CENTURY

1. Diwan-i-Wizarat (Department of Revenue):  Headed by Chief Revenue Officer (Wazir), 

  1. for revenue collection, 
  2. land assessment, and 
  3. administration of taxes. 

2.  Diwan-i-Ariz (Military Department): Responsible for recruitment, payment of salaries to soldiers, and the overall maintenance of the military, crucial for safeguarding the empire against external threats.

3. Diwan-i-Insha (Department of Correspondence): Managed official communications and correspondence.

4. Diwan-i-Risalat (Department of Ecclesiastical Affairs):  It was responsible for interpreting and implementing Islamic law (Sharia), settling legal disputes, and managing religious endowments.

5. Diwan-i-Kohi (Agriculture Department): Responsible for agricultural matters, land development, and irrigation projects.

6. Diwan-i-Bandagan (Slave Department): This department looked after the affairs related to slaves, who often served in various administrative and military roles.

7. Diwan-i-Siyasat (Foreign Affairs Department): Dealt with foreign relations, diplomacy, and trade. This department was responsible for maintaining diplomatic ties, negotiating treaties, and overseeing trade relations with neighboring regions and foreign powers.

8. Diwan-i-Khairat (Charity Department): Responsible for charitable and welfare activities. 

9. Shiqdar-i-Shiqdaran (Police Department): Administered law and order, with local officials known as Shiqdars ensuring public safety, preventing crimes, and maintaining discipline.

10.  Kotwal (City Administrator):It was responsible for the administration and security of cities. The Kotwal was responsible for maintaining law and order, collecting taxes, and managing municipal affairs.

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