The Diwan al Zima during the Abbasid period was primarily concerned with which of the following?

Explanation

During the Abbasid Caliphate, the administrative machinery was highly developed and divided into several departments called Diwans. The Diwan al Zima was the department of audit and accounts, responsible for overseeing financial records, verifying revenues and expenditures, and ensuring fiscal accountability across the empire. This department functioned as a central auditing body, checking the accounts submitted by provincial governors and other officials to prevent fraud and mismanagement of state funds.

Good to know

The Abbasid administrative system featured several specialized Diwans, including Diwan al Kharaj (taxation), Diwan al Jund (military), Diwan al Barid (postal and intelligence), and Diwan al Rasail (correspondence). The Diwan al Zima, specifically dealing with accounts and audit, was crucial for maintaining the financial integrity of the vast Abbasid empire. This system of financial oversight was influenced by Persian administrative traditions and was later adopted and refined by subsequent Muslim dynasties.

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