Which medieval sultan of Delhi established the charitable department known as 'Diwan-i-Khairat' to provide financial aid for the marriage of orphan Muslim girls?

💡 Solution & Explanation

Firoz Shah Tughluq instituted the charitable department of Diwan-i-Khairat during the Delhi Sultanate to provide monetary assistance for marrying daughters of impoverished Muslims. Other rulers like Alauddin Khalji focused on market regulations and revenue centralization rather than philanthropic bureaus. This department reflected the Sultan's inclination toward religious welfare and public infrastructure development.