The administration of the Delhi Sultanate had a central administration based in Delhi and provincial administrations. The central administration was headed by the Sultan, who had ultimate authority. There were four main officials - the Wazir (Prime Minister) who oversaw finance and general administration, the Diwan-i-Ariz who managed the military, the Diwan-i-Insha who issued decrees, and the Diwan-i-Rasalt who handled foreign relations. The provinces were governed by governors, who had significant autonomy but were expected to maintain law and order, collect taxes, and address people's welfare and judicial matters. The administration combined Indian and foreign elements, with Arabic and Persian influences on the systems.

2. Administration Delhi Sultanate
CENTRAL
ADMINISTRATION
PROVINCIAL
ADMINISTRATION
TOPIC

3.  The administration
 Based upon
The rulers adopted the army system for better results & continued the
Hindu Land Revenue System.
Mixture of Indian &
Foreign elements
Arabic & Persian
styles
Thus, their
Administration
System was a
Mixed One.

4. CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION
 Sultan was the supreme authority of the state.
 Sultan was the maker & breaker of law.
 And all the judicial powers & matters were vested on him.
For smooth function of administration there were 4 main officials
appointed by the sultan.
1. WAZIR (Prime Minister).
 He was head of Finance Department & in-charge of general administration.
 Stability of Empire depends upon the efficiency of Wazir.
2. DIWAN-I-ARIZ
 He was the minister of Military Department.
 Main function was recruitment for army & maintain discipline.
Act according to the
doctrine of ISLAM
Chief Advisor of
Sultan
Enactment of power
depends on this
department

5. 3. DIWAN-I-INSHA
 He was the minister of Royal Correspondence Department.
 All the Farman's & Proclamations were issued by this department.
4. DIWAN-I-RASALT
 He was the minister of Foreign Department.
 He use to maintain Diplomatic Relation with foreign countries.
Arrange correspondence
between Sultan &
Governors
Keep watch over foreign
countries through Spies

6. PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION
For smooth function of sultanate the centre was divided into
several provinces.
The Administration was
Controlled by the governors
 Functions of Governors
Generally, the governors were disloyal & they
Use to enjoy freedom during weak rulers or
Insufficient rulers.
NAIB, WALI & MUKTI
1. To maintain Law &
Order
2. To Supress the
Rebels
3. To Realize the
Taxes
4. To look after the
welfare of the
people
5. To solve the
Judicial Matters

7. The sultan did not interfere in the Administration of province
unless & until some crucial problems had come up.