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
C3 and 4 only
D1 and 3 only
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