Muhammad bin Tughlaq was known as Jauna Khan (or Juna Khan) before his accession. He took the regnal name Muhammad bin Tughlaq upon becoming Sultan in 1325; earlier chronicles refer to him by his pre-accession name, Jauna Khan. ANSWER: (C) ...
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Early canal construction for irrigation and logistical purposes is attributed to Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq, who initiated public-works projects including canal works, setting a pattern that later rulers (notably Firoz Shah) greatly expanded with larger networks. ANSWER: (B) Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
The label Rasm-e-Miyan (the middle way) and Tariq-e-Itdal reflect a pragmatic fiscal policy of moderation attributed to Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq, who aimed for balanced revenue measures — contrasting extremes — to stabilise agrarian productivity and state finances. ANSWER: (B) Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
The Siri Fort and the large palace complex (often called Hazar Satoon or Thousand-Pillared Palace) are constructions associated with Alauddin Khalji’s extensive building programme in Delhi, undertaken to fortify and embellish the capital during his rule. ANSWER: (B) Alauddin Khalji
The Sara-e-Adl (Place of Justice) was the market established by Alauddin Khalji to strictly control the prices of manufactured goods and imported commodities. Its main focus was on textiles (cloth, silks), sugar, dry fruits, and other high-value items, as part ...