Which department, headed by Dabir-i-Khas, handled royal correspondence and official communication during the Delhi Sultanate?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Diwan-i-Insha
Explanation:
· The Diwan-i-Insha was the department responsible for royal correspondence, including drafting official letters, decrees, and diplomatic communications.
· Its head, the Dabir-i-Khas, was a crucial official responsible for the written communication of the Sultan's court.
· The department ensured proper documentation of royal orders ( Farmans) and maintained effective communication channels across the empire's provinces.
· This department played a central role in maintaining the Sultan's authority and central control over the vast territory.
Information Booster:
· Diwan-i-Arz → Headed the Military administration.
· Diwan-i-Riyasat → Controlled market regulation and economic affairs (notably under Alauddin Khilji).
· Barid-i-Mumalik → Head of the Intelligence and Postal system.
Additional Knowledge:
· The Sultanate administration followed a highly centralized bureaucratic system.
· Persian was the official language used for all royal correspondence and court records.