History · Sources of Medieval Indian History
UGC NET December 2013 History
Concerning the foundation of the Tughlaq dynasty by Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq, which one of the following statements is not true?
AAt the time of accession, Ghiyasuddin's authority had been unanimously accepted
BGhiyasuddin had at his disposal a large number of loyal soldiers who extended support
CIn Delhi the people contributed a lot to the stability of the Sultanate
DThe treasury of the empire which the Sultan inherited was very sound ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) The treasury of the empire which the Sultan inherited was very sound — The claim that the inherited treasury was very sound is not true, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★The claim that the inherited treasury was very sound is not true, so that is the answer.
★Ghiyasuddin in fact inherited an empire whose treasury was far from sound.
★The earlier rule of the Khaljis and Mubarak Shah had left it weakened.
★So this statement does not fit his accession.
★His authority was indeed widely accepted at his accession.
★He had loyal soldiers and the support of the people of Delhi.
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