With reference to medieval Indian rulers, which one of the following statements is correct?
A
Alauddin Khalji first set up a separate Ariz's department
B
Balban introduced the branding system of horses of military
C
Muhammad bin Tughlaq was succeeded by his uncle to the Delhi throne
D
Firuz Tughlaq set up a separate department of slaves
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation
1. Statement A is incorrect. The separate military department, Diwan-i-Arz (or Ariz), was established by Ghiyasuddin Balban to strengthen the army, not Alauddin Khalji.Alauddin Khalji further reformed and strengthened it.
2. Statement B is incorrect. The Dagh system (branding system of horses) and Chehra system (descriptive roll of soldiers) were introduced by Alauddin Khalji to maintain efficiency and prevent corruption in the military, not Balban.
3. Statement C is incorrect. Muhammad bin Tughlaq did not have sons survive him. He nominated his cousin, Firuz Tughlaq, as his successor, who then ascended the Delhi throne. Firuz was not his uncle.
4. Statement D is correct. Sultan Firuz Tughlaq was known for his large number of slaves (estimated over 100,000) and established a separate department (Diwan-i-Bandagan) to manage their affairs and welfare.