Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?

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The correct option is 1:
The pairing "Diwan-i-Arj : Iltutmish" is the one that is not correctly matched, making it the correct answer to the question. The Diwan-i-Arj was the department of military organization and administration during the Delhi Sultanate. While Iltutmish was a prominent early Sultan who established the foundation of the administration, historical evidence points to another Sultan being the creator of this specific department. The Diwan-i-Arj was actually created by Sultan Ghiyas-ud-din Balban. Balban reorganized and strengthened the army to tackle the Mongol threat and suppress internal rebellions, and he established the Diwan-i-Arj, headed by the Ariz-i-Mumalik, to manage the recruitment, supply, and payment of the troops effectively. Therefore, crediting its creation to Iltutmish is factually incorrect in the context of the Sultanate's administrative history.

The incorrect option is 2:
This option is referencing the department Diwan-i-Mustakharaj, which was created by Alauddin Khalji. This pair is correctly matched. Alauddin Khalji established this department to check and recover arrears from corrupt revenue officials, or *mustakharaj*. Its primary function was to eliminate defects in revenue collection and ensure that taxes were collected systematically and justly, thus improving the state's financial stability.

The incorrect option is 3:
This option is likely referencing the department Diwan-i-Amir Kohi (or Diwan-i-Kohi), which was established by Muhammad Bin Tughlaq. This pair is correctly matched. Muhammad Bin Tughlaq created this department specifically to promote agricultural improvement, offering loans to farmers and bringing uncultivated land under tillage. Although his experiments sometimes failed, the department's creation is firmly attributed to him and highlights his interest in agrarian reform.

The incorrect option is 4:
This option is referencing the department Diwan-i-Khairat, which was established by Firoz Shah Tughlaq. This pair is correctly matched. Firoz Shah Tughlaq was known for his welfare measures, and the Diwan-i-Khairat (Department of Charity) was created to assist the poor, especially by providing financial help for the marriages of poor Muslim girls and widows, demonstrating a humanitarian approach to governance.