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Correct Answer: Option (A) — Dewan-i-Bandagani-Tughlaq
Concept & Option Breakdown
Standard Reference VerifiedOption (a) is correctly matched: Diwan-i-Bandagan (department of slaves) was established by Firoz Shah Tughlaq.
Option (b) is incorrectly matched: Diwan-i-Mustakhraj (department to inquire into and realize revenue arrears) was established by Alauddin Khalji.
Option (c) is incorrectly matched: Diwan-i-Amir-Kohi (department of agriculture) was established by Muhammad bin Tughlaq.
Option (d) is incorrectly matched: Diwan-i-Arz (military department) was created by Ghiyasuddin Balban.
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