History · Administration and Economy
UGC NET June 2024 History (Re-Exam Shift-I)
Which of the following statements are correct regarding karkhanas in the Delhi Sultanate? Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- 1. According to Masalik-ul-Absar, Muhammad Tughlaq's embroidery workshop had 4,000 silk artisans and numerous gold-brocade artisans
- 2. Afif called these 'Shahi Karkhanas'; during Firoz Shah Tughlaq's reign their number was 100
- 3. Many karkhanas were 'Ratibi' (state-subsidized) and others were self-financed (Gair Ratibi)
- 4. Non-Ratibi included factories producing royal clothing, banners and carpets
A1, 2 and 3 only
B1, 3 and 4 only ✓ Correct
C3 and 4 only
D1 and 3 only
Correct answer: (B) 1, 3 and 4 only — The correct statements are 1, 3 and 4 only.
Explanation
★The correct statements are 1, 3 and 4 only.
★According to Masalik-ul-Absar, Muhammad Tughlaq's embroidery workshop had about 4,000 silk artisans.
★According to Afif, the state karkhanas were of two kinds, the Ratibi and the Gair-Ratibi.
★The Ratibi were state-subsidized while the Gair-Ratibi were self-financed.
★Non-Ratibi factories produced royal clothing, banners and carpets.
★The claim about Afif calling them Shahi Karkhanas numbering 100 is not accurate, so the second statement is wrong.
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