Nasiruddin Mahmud (1246–1266) was known as the 'Darvesh King' because he lived a pious life, spending his time in prayer and copying the Quran, leaving administration to Balban.

Iltutmish organized a select group of 40 powerful Turkish nobles, known as Turkan-i-Chahalgani (The Chalisa), to assist him in administration.

Persian was the official court language and the language of administration during the Delhi Sultanate.

Iltutmish organized a corps of forty powerful Turkish nobles, known as Turkan-i-Chahalgani or Chalisa, to assist in administration.

Although they were Turks, the Ghaznavids were thoroughly Persianized in terms of culture, language, and administration.

Muhammad bin Qasim followed a pragmatic policy and retained many local officers, including Brahmins, in the administration.

The Arthashastra is divided into 15 books (Adhikaranas) and 180 chapters, covering various aspects of administration and law.

Rajukas were district-level officers responsible for land measurement, revenue collection, and later granted judicial powers by Ashoka.

The 'Panyadhyaksha' was the Superintendent of Commerce, responsible for controlling trade, prices, and the sale of goods.

The 'Sitadhyaksha' was the Superintendent of Agriculture, responsible for crown lands and agricultural production.