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Write an essay on the strengths and weaknessesof Muhammad bin Tughlaq as a ruler. class 7th |
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Answer» Mohammad-bin-Tughlaq is known as confused genius. He was capable administrator and commander and a good scholar. However he’s a man who thought ‘ahead of the times’. His plans and intentions were good but CARRIED out throughtlessly and in a hurry, which resulted in their failure.Shifting of the Capital:In 1327 CE, Mohammad-bin-Tughlaq decided to shift the capital from Delhi to Daulatabad or Devagiri. On paper, it was sensible idea because it was at the centre of the empire. But the project failed, because of 2 reasons. First, he ordered his entire population shift to Daultabad which caused a great hardship to PEOPLE. SECOND, he left the north-western frontiers of the empire exposed to the attacks of the mongols.Taxation in Delhi:Mohammad bin Tughlaq NEEDED money to carry out his various plans. In order to raise money he increased the land tax near the Ganga-Yamuna region. It was proved to be ill-timed because Doab region was having a great famine. Farmers FACED untold misery and riots broke out. The Sultan had to withdraw his order.Token Currency:In 1330 CE, The Sultan issued token currency which were of brass and copper. The experiment ended in disaster because people started mining coins at home, which caused chaos in trade and commerce. The Sultan had to withdraw the coins to exchange for silver coins.Expedition to North-West:In 1337-38 CE, Mohammad bin Tughlaq took an expedition to China and Qarachil in the Kumaun- Garhwal region of the Himalayas. It was another disaster.All these schemes were basically sound, but suffered from lack of proper planning. They caused only suffering to his country and his subjects.hope this helps you.pls mark as brainliest. |
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