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The establishment of the Diwan-e-Mustakhraj by the Tughlaqs was primarily meant to—
The Tughlaq administration faced severe financial strain due to inefficient revenue collection and large arrears. To address this crisis, Diwan-e-Mustakhraj was created as a specialized department responsible for recovering overdue revenue from villages, zamindars and corrupt officials. It investigaRead more
The Tughlaq administration faced severe financial strain due to inefficient revenue collection and large arrears. To address this crisis, Diwan-e-Mustakhraj was created as a specialized department responsible for recovering overdue revenue from villages, zamindars and corrupt officials. It investigated fraudulent assessments, forced recovery where needed and monitored local officers. This department strengthened the fiscal structure during a time when the empire struggled with rebellion, mismanagement and administrative weakness. Recovering arrears reduced the financial burden on the central treasury and helped maintain state functions. It reflects the Sultanate’s attempt to implement systematic, corrective financial reforms during challenging times.
See lessThe experiment of shifting the capital from Delhi to Devagiri reflects Muhammad bin Tughlaq’s objective to—
The decision to shift the capital from Delhi to Devagiri reflected Muhammad bin Tughlaq’s ambition to expand and consolidate his authority in South India. The Sultanate had recently gained control over major Deccan regions and Devagiri lay at a geographically central point between North India and thRead more
The decision to shift the capital from Delhi to Devagiri reflected Muhammad bin Tughlaq’s ambition to expand and consolidate his authority in South India. The Sultanate had recently gained control over major Deccan regions and Devagiri lay at a geographically central point between North India and the southern provinces. Muhammad bin Tughlaq believed that relocating the capital would improve communication, strengthen political control and support his larger vision of ruling a unified subcontinent. However, the plan was poorly executed, causing massive displacement, public suffering and financial loss. Ultimately, Devagiri was abandoned as the capital, proving the experiment an administrative failure.
See lessWhich Sultan formally abolished the practice of Dagh (branding of horses) and Chehra (descriptive rolls of soldiers), leading to major administrative disorder?
The practices of Dagh and Chehra introduced by Alauddin Khalji had ensured strong military discipline by preventing soldiers from submitting inferior horses or false identities. When Muhammad bin Tughlaq came to power, he abolished these measures in an attempt to appear generous and trusting towardRead more
The practices of Dagh and Chehra introduced by Alauddin Khalji had ensured strong military discipline by preventing soldiers from submitting inferior horses or false identities. When Muhammad bin Tughlaq came to power, he abolished these measures in an attempt to appear generous and trusting toward his troops. However, this decision backfired badly. Without proper documentation or horse verification, corruption spread rapidly within the army. Soldiers replaced branded horses with weak ones, fake troop numbers increased and military efficiency collapsed. Contemporary chroniclers like Barani clearly note that Muhammad bin Tughlaq’s withdrawal of these reforms caused significant administrative and military disorder.
See lessWhich Sultan of Delhi also imposed the Jaziya on Brahmins? (A) Balban (B) Alauddin Khilji (C) Firoz Tughlaq (D) Muhammad bin Tughlaq
Firoz Shah Tughlaq was the first Sultan of Delhi to explicitly impose the Jaziya (poll tax levied on non-Muslims) on Brahmins. Historically, Brahmins had been exempted from this tax across most Muslim regimes in India. However, Firoz Shah, known for his theological orthodoxy and adherence to the ShaRead more
Firoz Shah Tughlaq was the first Sultan of Delhi to explicitly impose the Jaziya (poll tax levied on non-Muslims) on Brahmins. Historically, Brahmins had been exempted from this tax across most Muslim regimes in India. However, Firoz Shah, known for his theological orthodoxy and adherence to the Sharia, classified Brahmins as a taxable class, arguing that they should not be exempt merely because of their religious status. This marked a significant shift in the taxation policy of the Delhi Sultanate.
See lessConsider the following statements about the famous traveler Ibn Battuta: 1. He was a traveler from Morocco. 2. While traveling across the subcontinent in the fourteenth century, he wrote an account of his experiences in the book “Kitab-ul-Hind.” 3. He was sent to China as an envoy of the Sultan of Delhi. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
The correct statements are 1 and 3. Ibn Battuta was indeed a Moroccan traveler (1) who journeyed extensively across the globe in the 14th century. Furthermore, he was sent as an envoy to China (3) by the Sultan of Delhi, Muhammad bin Tughlaq, who had employed him as a Qazi (judge). Statement 2 is inRead more
The correct statements are 1 and 3. Ibn Battuta was indeed a Moroccan traveler (1) who journeyed extensively across the globe in the 14th century. Furthermore, he was sent as an envoy to China (3) by the Sultan of Delhi, Muhammad bin Tughlaq, who had employed him as a Qazi (judge). Statement 2 is incorrect because the book recording his experiences, Rihla (The Journey), is often mistaken for Al-Biruni’s famous work, “Kitab-ul-Hind” (or Tahqiq-i-Hind).
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