Q. Who started the office of Diwan – i – Arz ?
Answer: Balban
Notes: To deal with internal and external disturbance , Balban reorganized the military department called Diwan – i – Arz and pensioned off those soldiers and troopers who were no longer fit for the service. He also appointed spies in every department and also organized a strong centralised army.

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