1218122, 1124 PM Administration in Delhi Sultanate @ajosh ° School Colleges Jobs Exams Results SRMUniversity Career Current Affairs GK JEE MBA Administration in Delhi Sultanate Administration during the Delhi Sultanate was based on the laws of the Shariat or the laws of Islam. Political, legal, and military authority was vested in the Sultan. Thus military strength was the main factor in the succession of the throne. Administrative units were, Iqta, Shig, Paragana, and Gram. an ewe oa ne eos Administration in Delhi Sultanate © -ntps:hwwjagranjosh comigenera-knowledgotadministratonsn elhi-sutanate-1441275636-1 ant1218122, 1124 PM Administration in Delhi Sultanate Administration during the Delhi Sultanate was completely dependent on Muslim laws which were the laws of the Shariat or the laws of Islam. The Sultans and the nobles’ primary duty was to observe the laws of Shariat or Islamic laws in the matters of the state. This period rightfully stated that the Administration of Delhi Sultanate was largely influenced by their religion. Central Administration of Delhi Sultanate The given figure demonstrates the central administration of the Delhi Sultanate Sultan Head of the State Wazir: ) (Diwan-1) { Sadr-us ) (Diwan-1 | (Diwan-1 Quzi (Finance risalt suddar Insha Ariz quzat and prime minister Minister Minister | | Minister | |of of foreign of external | | Defence | | Minister affairs ) (islslamic) (affairs Minster ) \_ofLaw The Central administration of the Delhi Sultanate followed a very systematic and well-planned administration procedure which was run by different ministers who had specific work assigned to them. Besides, there were also several other departments and the Sultan appointed their nflinarote:nomuanionasifine tice: © hitps ww jagranjosh.com/goneral-knowedgeladministration sn-delh-sullanate-1441275639-1 ant1218122, 1124 PM Administration in Delhi Sultanate 1. The SULTAN - was the head of the state and enjoyed unlimited powers in every sphere of state activity. 2. The NAIB - also enjoyed an equivalent position as that of the Sultan. 3. The WAZIR - was the Prime Minister of the state and headed the financial department. 4. Diwan ~i- Ariz - He was the head of the department of Diwani-Ariz and in that capacity was the controller-general of the military department. 5. Diwan ~i- Risalat - Department of religious affairs and was headed by Chief Sadr. 6. Amir -i-Majlis -Shahi - he was the minister who looked after the festivals of the state, and made sure of all the public conveniences and arrangements during festive seasons. 7. Diwan-i-Insha- was the minister who looked after the local correspondence of and different offices Administration During Delhi Sultanate The Delhi Sultanate was further divided into smaller provinces for it was convenient for the ministers to help them in the administration. They were called IQTAS. © tps ww jagranjosh.com/goneral-knowedgeladministration n-delh-sullanate-1441275639-1 ant1218122, 1124 PM Administration in Delhi Sultanate Iqta System * The Iqtadari was a unique type of land distribution and the administrative system that evolved during the sultanate of Iltutmish. + Under this system, the entire empire was very evenly divided into several large and small tracts of land, called the Iqtas. + These plots of land were assigned to the various nobles, officers, and soldiers for the purpose of easy and flawless administration and revenue collection. + The Iqtas were transferable, i.e,, the holders of Iqtas-Iqtadars-were transferred from one region to another every three to four years + The holders of small Iqtas were individual troopers. They had no administrative responsibilities. + Muhammad of Ghur in 1206 A.D. the able king was the first to introduce the Iqta system in India, but it was Iltutmish who gave it an institutional form. The Iqtadari system witnessed numerous changes during the Sultanate period. Initially, Iqta was a revenue-yielding piece of land that was assigned in lieu of salary. However, during Firuz Shah Tughlaq's reign, in the year 1351 AD, it became hereditary. Local Administration + Local administration was vague and undefined and basically a traditional system. + The provinces in this period were divided into 6 parts headed by shiqda * The main functions were to maintain law and order and protect people against the oppression of zamindars and had to perform military obligations. + The Shiqs were further divided into Parganas and had different officials some of which were- Hitps ww jagranjosh.com/goneral-knowedgeladministration n-delh-sullanate-1441275639-1 am‘2a, 1124 PM ‘Admisistation n Debi Sutanate 3. Hazamdars- treasurers who kept the finances in control 4, Qazi-Civil officials, who maintained developmental records. 5, Shiqdar-Criminal official and lawmakers 6. Kotwal-Police head under shiqdar. 7. Faujdar-Military official in charge of the fort along with their adjoining territories. 8. Amin- Officers in charge of measuring land and allocating their usage’. 9. Qanungo-Maintained previous records of produce and assessment. 10. Patwari-Village record keeper Lands were also classified into three categories namely igta land, khalisa land, and inam land. Igta lands were the lands assigned to officials as igtas instead of payment of their services. On the other hand khalisa land were under the direct control of the Sultan. The revenue collected from it were spent for the maintenance of royal court and royal household. And last is inam land that was assigned or granted to religious leaders or religious institutions. Hence we can decipher that the establishment and expansion of the Delhi Sultanate led to the evolution of a powerful and efficient administrative system. At its zenith, the authority of Delhi Sultans had extended as far south as Madurai. They are even today remembered for their very systematic administrative capabilities. Although the Delhi Sultanate had disintegrated, their administrative system made a powerful impact on the Indian provincial kingdoms and later on the Mughal system of administration. FAQ © hitps ww jagranjosh.com/goneral-knowedgeladministration n-delh-sullanate-1441275639-1 sit