With reference to medieval Indian rulers, which one of the following statements is correct?
- AAlauddin Khalji first set up a separate Ariz’s department
- BBalban introduced the branding system of horses of military
- CMuhammad bin Tughlaq was succeeded by his uncle to the Delhi throne
- DFiruz Tughlaq set up a separate department of slavesCorrect
Explanation
The correct answer is D because Firuz Shah Tughlaq was known for his interest in collecting slaves and established a dedicated department for them called Diwan i Bandagan. To manage his vast number of slaves, estimated at around 180,000, he provided them with training in various crafts and integrated them into his administration and military.
Regarding the other options:
A is incorrect because the separate military department, Diwan i Arz, was established by Balban, not Alauddin Khalji.
B is incorrect because the branding system of horses, known as Dagh, was introduced by Alauddin Khalji to prevent corruption in the military, not by Balban.
C is incorrect because Muhammad bin Tughlaq was succeeded by his cousin, Firuz Shah Tughlaq, not his uncle.
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