History & Civics
With reference to the administrative system of the Delhi Sultanate, give the functions of each of the officials:
(a) Ariz-i-mumalik
(b) Wazir
(c) Diwan-i-risalat
Delhi Sultanate
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(a) Ariz-i-mumalik — He was the minister in charge of the army but not the commander-in-chief, since Sultan himself commanded all the armed forces. The responsibility of the ariz's department was to recruit, equip and pay the army.
(b) Wazir — He was the key figure in administration who acted as the Prime Minister. The Wazir supervised the work of the other officials. The final decisions were always taken by the Sultan.
(c) Diwan-i-risalat — He dealt with religious matters and was presided over by the chief Sadar, who was generally a leading qazi.
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