Question

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

• A. Alauddin Khilji first set up a separate Ariz department
• B. Balban introduced the branding system of horses in his military
• C. Mohammad-bin-Tughlaq was succeded by his uncle to the Delhi throne
• D. Feroz Shah Tughlaq set up a separate Department of slaves

Answer 1

The correct option is D Feroz Shah Tughlaq set up a separate Department of slaves

Feroz Shah Tughlaq set up a separate department of slaves called Diwan-i- Bandagan. It was an important department as there were a large amount of slaves in the Delhi Sultanate at that time, a department for their welfare was needed. Alauddin Khilji introduced the branding sysytem of horses in his military. Mohammad-bin-Tughlaq succeded his father to the throne of Delhi.