Medieval History PYQ 28 of 123 · Sultanate Dynasties & Vijayanagara · Tughluq Dynasty

Which one of the following Sultans provided employment to the unemployed?

  1. AAlauddin Khilji
  2. BMuhammad-Bin-Tughluq
  3. CFiroz Tughluq
  4. DSher Shah Suri

45th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2001

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Correct answer: (c) Firoz Tughluq

Explanation

Firoz Shah Tughlaq carried out some welfare works for the benefit of ordinary people. He opened an office for appointments (employment office) and, after thoroughly examining each person’s qualities and abilities, he appointed as many people as possible and tried to solve the problem of unemployment.

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