Question

Which of the following administrative officers is not matched correctly with their duties?

• A. Wakil-i-Dar $:$ Controller of the royal household
• B. Hamir-i-Hajib $:$ Master of ceremonies at the court
• C. Akhurbek $:$ Superintendent of royal houses
• D. Naib-i-Mulk $:$ Deputy Prime Minister

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Naib-i-Mulk $:$ Deputy Prime Minister

Wakil-i-Dar :: Controller of the royal household

Hamir-i-Hajib :: Master of ceremonies at the court

Akhurbek :: Superintendent of royal houses

The post of Naib-i-Mamlakat, equivalent of the English term ‘regent’ was created by the Turkish slave rulers. It was later called called Naib- i-Mulk or Malik Naib (under Khilji).