History · Sources of Medieval Indian History
UGC NET June 2012 History
Which one of the following statements is not correct about Alauddin Khalji?
AHe established the department called Diwan-i-Kohi ✓ Correct
BZiyauddin Barani criticised Alauddin's taxation policy
CMalik Fakhruddin, the Kotwal, was loyal to him
DHis son Qutbuddin Mubarak Khalji declared himself the Caliph
Correct answer: (A) He established the department called Diwan-i-Kohi — The claim that Alauddin Khalji established the Diwan-i-Kohi is not correct, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★The claim that Alauddin Khalji established the Diwan-i-Kohi is not correct, so that is the answer.
★The Diwan-i-Kohi was a department of agriculture set up by Muhammad bin Tughlaq, not Alauddin.
★Alauddin Khalji is known instead for his market control and strict revenue measures.
★Ziyauddin Barani did criticise Alauddin's heavy taxation in his Tarikh-i-Firuz Shahi.
★His Kotwal Malik Fakhruddin served him loyally in Delhi.
★His son Qutbuddin Mubarak Khalji later took the bold title of Caliph.
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