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13141
Which Sultan imposed 'Jizya' specifically on Brahmins?
A. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
B. Firoz Shah Tughlaq
C. Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq
D. Sikandar Lodi
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Firoz Shah Tughlaq was a strict orthodox Muslim who imposed Jizya on Brahmins, who were previously exempt.
13142
Who famously said 'The King is freed from his people and they from their king' upon Muhammad bin Tughlaq's death?
A. Ibn Battuta
B. Amir Khusrau
C. Badauni
D. Barani
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The historian Badauni made this remark, reflecting the troubled relationship between the Sultan and his subjects.
13143
Who succeeded Muhammad bin Tughlaq?
A. Ghiyas-ud-din II
B. Firoz Shah Tughlaq
C. Nasir-ud-din Mahmud
D. Abu Bakr
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His cousin, Firoz Shah Tughlaq, succeeded him in 1351 AD after Muhammad bin Tughlaq died in Thatta.
13144
The 'Qarachil Expedition' was launched by which Sultan?
A. Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq
B. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
C. Firoz Shah Tughlaq
D. Alauddin Khilji
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Muhammad bin Tughlaq sent an army to the Qarachil region (Kumaon hills in the Himalayas), which ended in disaster due to harsh weather.
13145
The Bahmani Kingdom was founded in 1347 AD by whom?
A. Harihara
B. Alauddin Bahman Shah (Hasan Gangu)
C. Krishnadevaraya
D. Mahmud Gawan
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Hasan Gangu revolted against Muhammad bin Tughlaq and founded the Bahmani Sultanate.
13146
Which kingdom was founded in the South during Muhammad bin Tughlaq's reign in 1336 AD?
A. Bahmani Kingdom
B. Vijayanagar Empire
C. Hoysala Empire
D. Chola Kingdom
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Harihara and Bukka founded the Vijayanagar Empire in 1336 AD as the Sultanate's control over the south weakened.
13147
The book 'Kitab-ul-Rihla' (The Journey) was written by:
A. Amir Khusrau
B. Ziauddin Barani
C. Ibn Battuta
D. Firoz Shah Tughlaq
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Ibn Battuta wrote 'Rihla', providing valuable details about the Tughlaq administration.
13148
Which famous traveler visited India during the reign of Muhammad bin Tughlaq?
A. Marco Polo
B. Ibn Battuta
C. Al-Biruni
D. Niccolo Conti
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The Moroccan traveler Ibn Battuta visited India in 1333 AD and served as a Qazi in Muhammad bin Tughlaq's court.
13149
Which department was established by Muhammad bin Tughlaq for the development of agriculture?
A. Diwan-i-Risalat
B. Diwan-i-Kohi
C. Diwan-i-Bandagan
D. Diwan-i-Insha
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Diwan-i-Kohi (Department of Agriculture) was set up to bring uncultivated land under the plough.
13150
The 'Token Currency' introduced by Muhammad bin Tughlaq was made of which metal?
A. Gold
B. Silver
C. Bronze/Copper
D. Iron
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He introduced bronze (or copper) coins that were to trade at the same value as the silver Tanka.
