Q. Consider the following tasks performed by the Diwan-i-Insha (or Diwan-i-Ashraf), the backbone of royal communication:

1. Drafting important royal orders.
2. Registering and dispatching correspondence to provincial governors.
3. Managing the intelligence and spy network of the Sultan.
4. Auditing the accounts of the Wazir.

Which of the above are correct?
Answer: 1 and 2 only
Notes: The Diwan-i-Insha was exclusively responsible for royal correspondence, headed by the Sadr-ul-mulk who ensured drafts were approved by the Sultan before dispatch. Intelligence gathering was managed by the Barid-i-mamalik, while auditing was handled within the Diwan-i-Wizarat, making only tasks 1 and 2 correct.