Which Delhi Sultan built the maximum number of canals?
- AFiroz Shah Tughluq
- BIltutmish
- CBalban
- DSikandar Lodi
- ENone of the above/More than one of the above
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Correct answer: (a) Firoz Shah Tughluq
Explanation
The reign of Firoz Shah Tughlaq became famous for creating the largest network of canals in India. To provide irrigation facilities, he constructed five major canals. After obtaining the approval of the ulema (religious scholars), Firoz Tughlaq was the first Delhi Sultan to impose an irrigation tax called Haqq-e-Sharb. Farmers who used water from royal canals for irrigation had to pay an additional tax equal to one-tenth of their produce.