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Which was an act of Firoz Shah Tughlaq?
However, Firoz Shah levied taxes as per the Islamic laws. He abolished Special tax on 28 items. Though, he was the first Sultan of Delhi Sultanate, who levied Zaziyah tax on non-Muslims including Brahmins. His reign was famous for the building of canals.
What is Tughlaq famous for?
Mohammad Bin Tughlaq is one of the most interesting sultans of Delhi sultanate during Medieval India who ruled over the northern parts of the Indian subcontinent and the Deccan from 1324 to 1351 AD. He succeeded his father Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq and was one of the most controversial rulers in India History.
What was the defect in the agrarian policy of Firoz Tughlaq?
(3) Imposition of Jaziya and Extension of its scope was also a great defect in the revenue policy of Firoz. It added to the unpopularity to the sultan. His enhanced revenue was due to (a) improved quality of cultivation and superior crops, (b) water tax, and (c) gardens. Firoz was very fond of gardens.
How many slaves did Firoz Shah have?
5. Slave system: It is said that Firoz Tughlaq had maintained about one lakh, eighty thousand slaves.
Who Is Called Confused genius?
Muhammad bin Tughlaq is known as ‘a confused genius’ because his experiments failed.
What are the achievements of Tajuddin Firoz Shah?
Taj ud-Din Firuz Shah (died 1422), also known as Firuz Shah Bahmani, was the ruler of the Bahmani Sultanate from 24 November 1397 to 1 October 1422. Firuz Shah is considered an important ruler of the Bahamani Sultanate. He expanded his kingdom and even succeeded in conquering the Raichur Doab from Vijaynagara kingdoms.
Who is reformer king?
1. Firoz shah tughlaq was very successful as reformer. .. His region saw the construction of many canals, wells, tanks ,rest houses and hospitals. he also such found some new places as Firozapur, Firozabad, and hissar – firoza..
How did the Firoz Tughlaq benefit the peasants?
1. Assessment of the revenue: Firoz Tughlaq appointed a special officer namely Khawja Hisan-ud-Din to prepare an estimate of the public revenue of the kingdom. Thereafter he fixed the revenue of the ‘Khalsa’ land (Government land) in the kingdom at six crores and eighty-five lakhs of ‘Tankas’ (silver coins).