Raja Todarmal, Akbar’s finance minister, implemented major land revenue reforms. He introduced systematic land measurement, surveyed agricultural areas and fixed revenue based on fertility. His system, called Todarmal Bandobast, ensured fairness and efficiency. It became the foundation of Mughal revenue ...
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Sher Shah Suri’s greatest achievement was his administrative reforms. He improved land revenue collection, built the Grand Trunk Road, established sarais, introduced an efficient postal system, reorganized the army and standardized currency. These reforms strengthened governance and influenced Mughal and ...
A Chinese envoy from the Ming emperor visited the court of Firoz Shah Tughlaq, establishing diplomatic ties. This mission encouraged cultural exchange and reflected Delhi’s growing regional influence, highlighting the Sultanate’s engagement with major Asian powers beyond West and Central ...
Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq reversed Alauddin Khalji’s strict agrarian policies by restoring land to hereditary holders like khuts and muqaddams. He believed leniency would improve loyalty and agricultural productivity. This softened administrative pressure but weakened the firm controls established earlier. ANSWER: (A) ...
Malik Kafur was bought as a slave from Khambhat during Alauddin Khalji’s Gujarat campaign. His intelligence and military skill impressed the Sultan, who promoted him rapidly. Kafur later became the commander leading the major South Indian expeditions, defeating several powerful ...