WBCS.LIVE practice question

The 'Diwan-i-Waqf' was a specialized department established by which Sultan of Delhi?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Jalaluddin Khalji
  2. Alauddin Khalji
  3. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
  4. Firoz Shah Tughlaq

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Jalaluddin Khalji

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) Jalaluddin Khalji šŸ“š Explanation: Jalaluddin Khalji, the founder of the Khalji dynasty, created the 'Diwan-i-Waqf' to supervise the documents and records related to charitable endowments and religious grants. This was part of his efforts to organize the administrative machinery inherited from the Mamluks. This department ensured that the income from land grants (Waqf) was utilized for its intended religious and social purposes.