Question

Which of the following is true about Firoz Shah Tughlaq?

• A. He established a department of public works
• B. He constructed a water clock and sun clock at Delhi
• C. He formed a charity department
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

Firoz Shah Tughlaq took a number of significant steps during his reign. He set up employment bureau, marriage bureau, built public hospitals. He also set up a department of public works which repaired old monuments and build new ones. Many new cities like Firozpur, Hissar-i-Firoza among others were built during his reign. He also established a charity department called Diwan-i-Khairat. A water clock and a sun clock were also constructed during his reign.