Question

some historians of the opinion that muhammad bin tughlaq was 'mad' while other were convinced that he was an idealist and a visionary. What is your view ? Give examples to support your answer​

Answer 1

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Mohammad Bin Tughlaq is one of the most interesting sultans of Delhi sultanate during Medieval India who ruled over the northern parts of the Indian subcontinent and the Deccan from 1324 to 1351 AD.He was the only Delhi Sultan who had received a comprehensive literary, religious and philosophical education.  In spite of all his credentials, he is referred to as the wise fool in Indian History because he undertook numerous administrative reforms and most of them failed due to the lack of plan and judgement.

Mohammad Bin Tughlaq wanted to expand his territory, for that matter, he maintained huge army. For the maintenance of huge army, he ordered his subjects to pay more taxes. The burden of excessive taxation, farmers shifted their occupation to some other jobs as they could not pay taxes which resulted food scarcity and anarchy.

He introduced Token Currency. During 14th century, there was a shortage of silver throughout the world. He introduced copper coin at par with the value of silver coins which cause economic chaos. 

After, the failure of two reforms and in order to overcome financial difficulties. He increases the tax on the Ganga and Yamuna alluvial lands. Due to over burden of taxes, people abandoned their farming occupation and involved in robbery and thefts. 

Muhammed bin tughlaq may have been overestimated his people, he had many ideas which have now increased efficiency in the modern world. He is Indian history's "wise fool."

Answer 2

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During the relocation, many people died. By the time people reached Daulatabad, Muhammad Bin Tughlaq changed his mind and decided to abandon the new capital and move to his old capital Delhi.

It is believed that he wished to shift the capital as a safeguard measure from Mongol Invasion.

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