Ghiyas ud-din Balban had set up a _________ department called 'Diwan-i-arz'.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. military.
- Ghiyas ud-din Balban, the Sultan of Delhi, set up a military department called 'Diwan-i-Arz.' This department was responsible for the organization and management of the army.
- It oversaw recruitment, training, and discipline of soldiers, ensuring military efficiency. The Diwan-i-Arz also took care of the payment of troops and the maintenance of military equipment.
- This was part of Balban's efforts to strengthen the Sultanate's central authority and military power.