Question

Functions of wazir Aariz-imumalik Malik and Sadr in the Sultanate administration

Answer 1

The Sultan was the head of administration and was assisted by a number of ministers and officers :

Wazir : He ranked next to the King or Sultan. He was the Prime Minister during of Sultanate administration. Mostly military generals and revenue experts and trusted persons were given the post of Wazir.

Ariz-i-Mamalik : He was the head of military department. He used to recruit and maintain the army. He also maintained horses for army. He mobilized the army during the war and fixed and paid the salaries of soldiers.

Sadr : He was the head of religious department who looked religious affairs, charities, justice relating to religion.