WBCS.LIVE practice question

The official known as 'Mustaufi-i-Mamalik' in the Delhi Sultanate performed which function?

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

Answer options

  1. Chief Justice of the Empire.
  2. Auditor General of the state.
  3. Minister of Foreign Correspondence.
  4. Commander-in-chief of the local garrison.

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Auditor General of the state.

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Auditor General of the state. šŸ“š Explanation: The 'Mustaufi-i-Mamalik' was a high-ranking officer in the 'Diwan-i-Wizarat' (Finance Department). His primary duty was to audit the state expenditure and verify the accounts submitted by various departments and provincial governors. He worked closely with the 'Mushrif-i-Mamalik' (Accountant General) to maintain strict financial discipline within the Sultanate.