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13071
Which Tughlaq ruler is known for his extensive canal network in Punjab and Haryana?
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Firoz Shah is often called the 'Father of Irrigation' in medieval India for his construction of canals like the Western Yamuna Canal.
13072
The planned city of 'Jahanpanah' was built by:
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Muhammad bin Tughlaq built Jahanpanah (Refuge of the World) by enclosing the space between Siri and Old Delhi.
13073
Where is the tomb of Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq located?
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His tomb stands in the center of an artificial lake within the Tughlaqabad Fort complex.
13074
Which Tughlaq ruler repaired the Qutub Minar after it was struck by lightning?
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Firoz Shah Tughlaq repaired the top storey which was damaged by lightning and added two new storeys of marble and red sandstone.
13075
The 'Khams' tax refers to:
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Khams is the state's share of spoils of war. Firoz Shah reduced the state share to 1/5th as per Islamic law (previously raised to 4/5th by Alauddin).
13076
Which tax was NOT among the four taxes sanctioned by the Quran imposed by Firoz Shah?
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Firoz Shah abolished many illegal cess taxes and only kept four Shariat-compliant taxes: Kharaj, Zakat, Jizya, and Khams.
13077
Who was the court historian of Firoz Shah Tughlaq who wrote 'Tarikh-i-Firoz Shahi'?
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Ziauddin Barani wrote 'Tarikh-i-Firoz Shahi', covering the history from Balban to the first six years of Firoz Shah's reign.
13078
Which crop rotation system was encouraged by Muhammad bin Tughlaq?
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Through Diwan-i-Kohi, he encouraged farmers to rotate crops (e.g., wheat instead of barley, sugarcane instead of wheat) to improve yield.
13079
Which Sultan established a 'Translation Department' to translate Sanskrit books into Persian?
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Firoz Shah Tughlaq established a translation department. The 'Dalail-i-Firoz Shahi' is a famous translation work from this era.
13080
Which taxation area was increased by Muhammad bin Tughlaq that led to a peasant revolt?
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He increased taxes in the fertile Doab (land between Ganga and Yamuna) during a famine, causing widespread revolt.
