Question

Firoz shah was a benevolent king justify your answer

Answer 1

Sultan Firoz Shah Tughlaq undertook several reforms and welfare measures which improved the city of Delhi, during his rule. The following reforms made him a benevolent ruler.

1. He made no effort to conquer the regions that surrounded Delhi which he did not inherit from his ancestors.
2. He also did not conquer the regions which broke from his territory in the past
3. He increased the salaries of all nobles
4. He established positions in his administration for the jagirdars, nobles and other army personnel. These positions could be inherited by their sons if they were capable for the job
5. He decreased the land tax.
6. The convicts were spared a harsh punishment
7. He established several gardens, tombs, madarsas and rest houses for the people
8. He also developed many hospitals which treated the poor people at no cost
9. He built many canals which helped in cultivating the lands
10. Finally, he also offered money to the parents which helped them marry off their daughters