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Question
How would you evaluate Muhammad-binTughluq as Sultan of Delhi?
Solution
- Muhammad – bin Tughlag the sultan of Delhi was a “mixture of opposites”.
- He was a learned man and a person of cruelty.
- He dreamt of making the whole Indian empire. He introduced various plans.
- But his plans were failed.
Change of Capital:
- He shifted his capital from Delhi to Devagiri. Then he returned again to Delhi.
- He found Delhi empty and many people left.
Tax in Doabregion:
Tughlug increased land tax in Doab region. So the peasants were revolted against the Government.
Token Currency:
- Due to inadequacy in silver and stock of coins, Tughlaq issued a Token Currency in copper.
- This led the state to become bankrupted.
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