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The Diwan-i-Kharaj: The Ministry of Revenue

Description: The Diwan-i-Kharaj was the ministry of revenue in the Delhi Sultanate. It was responsible for collecting taxes and managing the financial affairs of the state. This quiz will test your knowledge about the Diwan-i-Kharaj.
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Who was the head of the Diwan-i-Kharaj?

  1. Wazir

  2. Diwan

  3. Qazi

  4. Mir Bakshi


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Diwan was the head of the Diwan-i-Kharaj. He was responsible for collecting taxes and managing the financial affairs of the state.

What were the main sources of revenue for the Diwan-i-Kharaj?

  1. Land tax

  2. Jizya

  3. Kharaj

  4. Zakat


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The main sources of revenue for the Diwan-i-Kharaj were land tax, jizya, kharaj, and zakat.

What was the land tax called in the Delhi Sultanate?

  1. Kharaj

  2. Jizya

  3. Zakat

  4. Ushr


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The land tax in the Delhi Sultanate was called kharaj. It was a tax on agricultural land and was paid by both Muslims and non-Muslims.

What was the jizya?

  1. A tax on non-Muslims

  2. A tax on Muslims

  3. A tax on agricultural land

  4. A tax on trade


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The jizya was a tax on non-Muslims. It was a poll tax and was paid by all non-Muslim males over the age of 15.

What was the kharaj?

  1. A tax on agricultural land

  2. A tax on trade

  3. A tax on non-Muslims

  4. A tax on Muslims


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The kharaj was a tax on agricultural land. It was paid by both Muslims and non-Muslims.

What was the zakat?

  1. A tax on trade

  2. A tax on agricultural land

  3. A tax on non-Muslims

  4. A tax on Muslims


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The zakat was a tax on Muslims. It was a religious tax and was paid on certain types of property, such as gold, silver, and livestock.

How was the Diwan-i-Kharaj organized?

  1. It was divided into several departments

  2. It was a centralized bureaucracy

  3. It was a decentralized bureaucracy

  4. It was a combination of centralized and decentralized bureaucracy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Diwan-i-Kharaj was organized as a combination of centralized and decentralized bureaucracy. The central office was located in the capital city, and it was responsible for overseeing the financial affairs of the state. The provincial offices were located in the provinces, and they were responsible for collecting taxes and managing the financial affairs of the province.

What were the main functions of the Diwan-i-Kharaj?

  1. Collecting taxes

  2. Managing the financial affairs of the state

  3. Distributing funds to the various departments of the government

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main functions of the Diwan-i-Kharaj were collecting taxes, managing the financial affairs of the state, and distributing funds to the various departments of the government.

What was the role of the Diwan-i-Kharaj in the economic development of the Delhi Sultanate?

  1. It played a major role in the economic development of the Delhi Sultanate

  2. It played a minor role in the economic development of the Delhi Sultanate

  3. It had no role in the economic development of the Delhi Sultanate

  4. It played a negative role in the economic development of the Delhi Sultanate


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Diwan-i-Kharaj played a major role in the economic development of the Delhi Sultanate. It collected taxes and managed the financial affairs of the state, which allowed the government to invest in infrastructure, education, and other projects that promoted economic growth.

How did the Diwan-i-Kharaj contribute to the stability of the Delhi Sultanate?

  1. It helped to maintain a strong and stable financial system

  2. It helped to promote economic growth

  3. It helped to maintain a strong and stable military

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Diwan-i-Kharaj contributed to the stability of the Delhi Sultanate in a number of ways. It helped to maintain a strong and stable financial system, which allowed the government to invest in infrastructure, education, and other projects that promoted economic growth. It also helped to maintain a strong and stable military, which allowed the government to defend the sultanate from its enemies.

What were some of the challenges faced by the Diwan-i-Kharaj?

  1. Collecting taxes from a large and diverse population

  2. Managing the financial affairs of a large and complex state

  3. Dealing with corruption and inefficiency

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Diwan-i-Kharaj faced a number of challenges, including collecting taxes from a large and diverse population, managing the financial affairs of a large and complex state, and dealing with corruption and inefficiency.

How did the Diwan-i-Kharaj overcome these challenges?

  1. It implemented a number of reforms

  2. It relied on the support of the military

  3. It relied on the support of the religious establishment

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Diwan-i-Kharaj overcame these challenges by implementing a number of reforms, relying on the support of the military, and relying on the support of the religious establishment.

What was the legacy of the Diwan-i-Kharaj?

  1. It left a lasting impact on the financial system of the Delhi Sultanate

  2. It left a lasting impact on the economic development of the Delhi Sultanate

  3. It left a lasting impact on the political stability of the Delhi Sultanate

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Diwan-i-Kharaj left a lasting impact on the financial system, economic development, and political stability of the Delhi Sultanate.

How did the Diwan-i-Kharaj contribute to the decline of the Delhi Sultanate?

  1. It failed to collect enough taxes to support the government

  2. It was unable to control corruption and inefficiency

  3. It was unable to adapt to the changing economic conditions

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Diwan-i-Kharaj contributed to the decline of the Delhi Sultanate by failing to collect enough taxes to support the government, being unable to control corruption and inefficiency, and being unable to adapt to the changing economic conditions.

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