In the light of historical administrative systems, consider the following statements:

The diwan-i insha' was responsible for state correspondence and was headed by the dahir-i mumalik.

The barid-i mumalik was the chief of the state news-agency and reported on wars and rebellions.

The sadr-us sudur was the highest religious officer and was responsible for appointing qazis.

The muhatsibs ensured public adherence to Islamic laws and practices.

How many of the above statements are correct?

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The diwan-i insha' was responsible for state correspondence and was headed by the dahir-i mumalik: This is correct. The diwan-i insha' managed correspondence between the Sultan and other rulers.
The barid-i mumalik was the chief of the state news-agency and reported on wars and rebellions: This is correct. The barid-i mumalik collected and disseminated crucial information regarding state affairs.
The sadr-us sudur was the highest religious officer and responsible for appointing qazis: This is correct. The sadr-us sudur oversaw religious appointments and ecclesiastical matters.
The muhatsibs ensured public adherence to Islamic laws and practices: This is correct. The muhatsibs acted as public censors to maintain Islamic principles.

Thus, all four statements are correct.

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The diwan-i insha' was responsible for state correspondence and was headed by the dahir-i mumalik: This is correct. The diwan-i insha' managed correspondence between the Sultan and other rulers.
The barid-i mumalik was the chief of the state news-agency and reported on wars and rebellions: This is correct. The barid-i mumalik collected and disseminated crucial information regarding state affairs.
The sadr-us sudur was the highest religious officer and responsible for appointing qazis: This is correct. The sadr-us sudur oversaw religious appointments and ecclesiastical matters.
The muhatsibs ensured public adherence to Islamic laws and practices: This is correct. The muhatsibs acted as public censors to maintain Islamic principles.

Thus, all four statements are correct.

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