The specific central tax department called 'Diwan-i-Mustakhraj', created to track and collect unpaid revenue balances from corrupt officials, was established by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The specific central tax department called 'Diwan-i-Mustakhraj', created to track and collect unpaid revenue balances from corrupt officials, was established by:
A. Alauddin Khalji
B. Iltutmish
C. Ghiyasuddin Balban
D. Firoz Shah Tughlaq
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Alauddin Khalji set up the 'Diwan-i-Mustakhraj' to eliminate corruption among rural revenue collectors (like Khots and Muqaddams) and recover every outstanding tax balance.

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Correct Answer: Option D


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