Medieval History PYQ 30 of 123 · Sultanate Dynasties & Vijayanagara · Tughluq Dynasty

What was ‘Dar-ul-Shafa’ established by Firoz Tughluq?

  1. AAn almshouse
  2. BA Charitable hospital
  3. CA library
  4. DA guest house for pilgrims

53rd to 55th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2011

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Correct answer: (b) A Charitable hospital

Explanation

Firoz Tughlaq was the first Indian ruler who arranged Hajj at the expense of the state. He also established a charitable hospital named Dar-ul-Shafa (also written Dar-ul-Shifa) and appointed skilled physicians (hakims) there.

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