What was the significance of the Diwan-i-Amir-Kohi?

It was the first major state-led initiative to bring more land under cultivation through government-funded loans and technical oversight.

Sultanate Administrative Structure

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?

The correctly matched pair is Diwan-i-Bandagan and the Tughluq dynasty (specifically Firuz Shah Tughluq), which was the department responsible for the Sultanate's slaves.

Exam Year

2001

Evidence Source

UPSC Level

ID: HIS_MED_2001_21 Ref: Satish Chandra, History of Medieval India