What was the purpose of the Diwan-i-Bandagan?

It was established to maintain a loyal cadre of slaves who could be trained in various crafts and used as a personal guard to the Sultan.

Sultanate Administrative Departments

UPSC Archival Analysis

Exam Year

2002

Evidence Source

UPSC Level

ID: HIS_MED_2002_18 Ref: Satish Chandra, Medieval India

With reference to medieval Indian rulers, which one of the following statements is correct?

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Correct Option: D

The correct statement is that Firuz Shah Tughlaq set up a separate department of slaves called Diwan-i-Bandagan. He was known for maintaining a massive slave population.