UPSC Prelims 2002·GS1·history·medieval history

With reference to medieval Indian rulers, which one of the following statements is correct?

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  1. AAlauddin Khalji first set up a separate Ariz’s department
  2. BBalban introduced the branding system of horses of military
  3. CMuhammad bin Tughlaq was succeeded by his uncle to the Delhi throne
  4. 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.
history: With reference to medieval Indian rulers, which one of the following statements is correct?
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