Question

Which of the following statements is not correct regarding Firoz Shah Tughlaq?
(A) He banned painting
(B) He abolished hereditary Iqta System
(C)He patronized many Arabic Scholars
(D) He included Zakat on his list of regular state demands

Answer 1

Hint: Iqta refers to land revenue or land allocated to a person under certain conditions. The possessor of these Iqtas were the faithful agents of the Sultan. There were two types of Iqtas Small Iqtas and large Iqtas. The possessor of large Iqta were the governors, who had some administrative roles as well while the small Iqtas were possessed by the small troops who had no administrative roles.

Complete answer:
Initially, Iqta was based upon salary. Later Firoz Shah Tughlaq made it hereditary. Under the Iqta System, the empire was divided into small and several large tracts known as Iqta. These Iqtas were assigned to nobles, officers, and soldiers. Initially, Iqta was based upon salary, but under the rule of Firoz Shah Tughlaq, the system became hereditary. Alauddin Khilji unexpectedly eliminated the system of small Iqtas and brought it under the central Government, which was also known as Khalsa land. This was considered as one of the most significant agrarian improvements of Alauddin Khilji.
So, the correct answer is Option B.

Note: Firoz Tughlaq was the son of Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq’s brother. He came to the throne in the year 1351 A.D. and ruled for 37 years till 1388 A.D. After succeeding the throne, he removed all Taquavi or agricultural loans that were granted by Mohammed-bin-Tughlaq. He also increased the payment of the revenue officers. He brought unlawful and unjust taxes to an end. He also instituted Diwan-I-lstibqaq to give financial support to the poor. He banned all kinds of torture and damage