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HCS (Haryana)Prelims2024General Studies
Question
Consider the following pairs : 1. Amir-i-Dad: Law officer who carried out the decisions of the judges 2. Turkan-i-Chahalgani: A group of forty 3. Barid-i-mamalik: Head of the information and intelligence department How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Options
- A Only one pair
- B Only two pairs
- C All three pairs
- D None of the pairs
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Correct Answer
C All three pairs
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Amir-i-Dad
- The Amir-i-Dad was an important official in the administration, particularly in Islamic empires like the Delhi Sultanate and the Mughal Empire.
- The title Amir-i-Dad translates to "Commander of Justice" or "Administrator of Justice."
- The holder of this position was responsible for overseeing the judicial administration and ensuring justice within the realm.
Turkan-i-Chahalgani
- Turkan-i-Chahalgani, also known as the "Chahalgani" or "The Forty", was a powerful group of forty Turkish nobles in the Delhi Sultanate during the early 13th century.
- This group was established by Sultan Iltutmish to consolidate his power and secure the throne after the death of Qutb al-Din Aibak, the founder of the Delhi Sultanate.
- The Chahalgani acted as both an advisory body and a power base for Iltutmish.
Barid-i-Mamalik
- Barid-i-Mamalik was an important position in the administrative structure of the Delhi Sultanate and later the Mughal Empire.
- The term "Barid-i-Mamalik" translates to "State Intelligence Officer" or "Chief of the Imperial Postal and Intelligence Service."
- He was responsible for overseeing the intelligence and communication network of the empire and used to supervise a network of Barids (spies or informants) who reported on various matters.