Which specialized official in the Delhi Sultanate administration held the dual responsibility of acting as the chief Qazi (judge) and managing religious endowments? MCQ with Answer and Explanation
Which specialized official in the Delhi Sultanate administration held the dual responsibility of acting as the chief Qazi (judge) and managing religious endowments?
A. Sadr-us-Sudur
B. Wakil-i-Dar
C. Muhtasib
D. Ariz-i-Mamalik
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The 'Sadr-us-Sudur' was the highest religious officer in the state, managing Islamic charities, appointing local judges, and serving as the chief legal advisor to the Sultan.
The beautiful structural monument 'Bibi Ka Maqbara' at Aurangabad stands out for its design, which was explicitly modeled after which architectural masterpiece?
Explanation:
The 'Bibi Ka Maqbara' was designed to copy the Taj Mahal's layout, complete with a white dome, four corner minarets, and symmetric Charbagh gardens, though it was built on a smaller budget.
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