Persian · noun · Nation, Faith & Society
Diwan-e-Arz
दीवान-ए-अर्ज़
said dee-waan-e-ARZ
also written: diwan-i-arz
Meaning
The military department of the Delhi Sultanate that mustered, paid and reviewed the army.
Literally: the office of muster
Related words
ARABIC
Ariz
The minister of the army in the Sultanate who mustered, paid and equipped the troops (ariz-i-mamalik).
ARABIC
Arz
A representation or submission made to a superior; in the Mughal army, the muster and review of troops.
PERSIAN
Diwan
A collected volume of one poet's verse, classically arranged with the ghazals ordered by the last letter of their rhyme.