History · Sources of Medieval Indian History
UGC NET June 2024 History (Re-Exam Shift-I)
Which of the following historians described Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq's sudden death as due to lightning?
ABarani ✓ Correct
BIsami
CIbn Battuta
DBadayuni
Correct answer: (A) Barani — The answer is Barani, who attributed the death to lightning.
Explanation
★The answer is Barani, who attributed the death to lightning.
★Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq, founder of the Tughlaq dynasty, ruled from 1320 to 1325.
★He adopted a policy of leniency in contrast to Alauddin's harsh measures.
★On his return from a Bengal campaign, a wooden reception pavilion at Tughlaqabad collapsed on him.
★Ibn Battuta describes the collapse of this structure as the cause.
★But Barani specifically attributes his death to a lightning strike.
Want more like this? Create a free account to practise a full test, track your progress, and get spaced-repetition review.
Shared by Mcqkart · via Mcqkart.in