Question

Why was the increase in land tax imposed by Muhammad bin tughlaq ill timed

Answer 1

He is called as the foolish brave.His policy was sensible but chosen the wronf time to approve it.He took it in action when the area was suffering from drought.All revolted against him.

Answer 2

Increase in land tax was imposed by Muhammad bin Tughlaq to expand his kingdom.The tax was increased at the time when monsoons failed and agriculture failed miserably.The Sultan wanted to raise a strong army for conquests.The people of Doab were rich and were in a position to pay the increased taxes.But the time of the increase in the land revenue was not appropriate. The rains had failed and there were near- famine conditions. The government officials acted ruthlessly and persisted on the payment of the tax.